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CITY COUNCIL AGENDA
Updated 04/03/25
Monday, April 7, 2025
City Council: Mayor Rafferty, Councilmembers Cavegn, Lyden, Ruhland and Stoesz
Interim City Administrator: Dave Pecchia
COUNCIL WORK SESSION, 6:00 P.M.
Council Chambers (Not televised) | No Public Comment allowed per the Rules of Decorum
Item # Topic Time (Estimated)
1. Call to Order and Roll Call 6:00 PM
2. Setting the Agenda: Addition or Deletion of Agenda Items 6:00 PM
3. Administration Update 6:00 PM – 6:20 PM
4. Even-Year Elections 6:20 PM – 7:00 PM
5. Joint Meeting with the Charter Commission Overview 7:00 PM – 7:10 PM
6. Main Street Master Plan & AUAR Update 7:10 PM – 7:30 PM
7. Otter Crossing South Preliminary Plat 7:30 PM – 7:40 PM
8. Lake Ameila Ditch Study Update 7:40 PM – 7:50 PM
9. Water Treatment Plant Construction –Building Setback 7:50 PM – 8:05 PM
10. Notices and Communications, City Council 8:05 PM – 8:15 PM
ADJOURNMENT
CITY COUNCIL
WORK SESSION STAFF REPORT
ITEM NO. 4
STAFF ORIGINATOR: Roberta Colotti, CMC, City Clerk
WORK SESSION DATE: April 7, 2025
TOPIC: Even-Year Elections
Background
At the December 2, 2024 City Council Work Session staff requested that the City Council
consider the option of moving to even-year elections to improve voter engagement and
to reduce costs. There is a trend away from odd-year elections across the state as well
for these reasons.
At the December meeting it was the consensus of the City Council to direct the City
Attorney to research the legal steps and considerations to move to an even-year
election for municipal officers, for future consideration.
Voter engagement is one consideration in reviewing the option to move to even-year
elections. The number of registered voters at 7 a.m. on Election Day in 2024 was 15,322.
• 1,785 voters participated in the last odd-year municipal election (2023)
• 14,135 voters participated in the last even-year general election (2024)
The cost to run an election is covered primarily by the city, with county and state costs
also part of the total public cost to run and election The City of Lino Lakes budget for the
2025 municipal election is $21,367. There are some ongoing annual costs regardless of if
an election is held or not and the decision to move absentee voting for 2025 to Anoka
County will also reduce the City’s 2025 actual costs, however, the majority of the budget
would be saved as direct result of moving to even-year elections.
There has been a move by cities that have had odd-year elections in the past to
transition to even-year elections. According to the Secretary of State’s Office of the 856
cities, only 18 will be conducting an odd-year election in 2025 (see the attached list of
18 cities and one township that are conducting an election in 2025).
There are options for the City to consider in moving to an even-year election regarding
the terms of office and maintaining the staggered terms of office. If the amendment is
made effective this year and we do not hold a 2025 election the terms of office of
incumbents would be extended by one year. However, if the amendment is set to
become effective for a future date, then the terms of those elected in the first cycles
would be adjusted to maintain the stagged dates that the different terms expire.
There are two City Council seats and the office of Mayor on the municipal ballot each
municipal election. Terms of office are staggered with the following current terms:
• Mayor (two-year term ending 2025),
• Council Member (four-year term ending 2025),
• Council Member (four-year term ending 2025),
• Council Member (four-year term ending 2027), and
• Council Member (four-year term ending 2027).
The City Attorney has stated that “One possible way to address this would be to set the
effective date of the change further out in the future so that voters in the next
municipal election(s) can account for a varied term length when voting on their elected
officials. For example, if the change becomes effective in 2028, meaning November
2028 is the first time the City holds an even-year election, the Charter amendment could
specify that Council members elected in the November 2025 election will hold their
seats through 2028 (serving a three-year term – 2026-2028) and that Council members
elected in the November 2027 election will hold their seats through 2030 (also serving a
three-year term – 2027-2030), and that all members elected in even-year elections will
hold four-year terms.”
Requested Council Direction
1. Decision regarding support for a city code charter amendment to move to even-
year elections.
2. If there is support for amending the city code to establish even-year elections.
Make a recommendation regarding the effective date of the amendment, either
2025 or a future year.
3. Provide direction regarding City Council sponsorship of the amendment and/or
submitting a request to the Charter Commission to sponsor the amendment.
Attachments
Secretary of State – List of Cities with Odd-Year Elections (2025)
Office of the Minnesota Secretary of State–Elections Division
Regularly Scheduled 2025 Elections
The jurisdictions listed below will all have a regularly scheduled general election on November 4, 2025.
Jurisdictions marked with an asterisk below will have a primary on August 12, 2025 if enough candidates file.
The Special Elections webpage lists other elections happening on these dates.
Municipal
•Aurora (FIPS 2872)
•Bloomington (FIPS 6616)
•Circle Pines (FIPS 11494)
•Duluth (FIPS 17000)*
•Falcon Heights (FIPS 20420)
•Golden Valley (FIPS 24308)
•Hopkins (FIPS 30140)
•Lino Lakes (FIPS 37322)
•Mahtomedi (FIPS 39428)
•Minneapolis (FIPS 43000)
•Minnetonka (FIPS 43252)
•Rushford (FIPS 56284)
•St. Anthony (FIPS 56680)
•St. Louis Park (FIPS 57220)
•St. Paul (FIPS 58000)
•St. Paul Park (FIPS 58018)
•St. Peter (FIPS 58036)
•White Bear Lake (FIPS 69970)*
•White Twp (FIPS 69898)
*Primary Possible
Last Updated 01/28/25
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CITY COUNCIL
WORK SESSION STAFF REPORT
ITEM NO. 6
STAFF ORIGINATOR: Michael Grochala, Community Development Director
WORK SESSION DATE: April 7, 2025
TOPIC: Main Street Master Plan & AUAR Update
______________________________________________________________________________
BACKGROUND
On March 19th the City held the 3rd Community Open House for the Mapping NW Main project.
Based on comments received staff and the project team are preparing to move forward with
the Alternative Urban Areawide Review (AUAR) portion of the project. Two scenarios are
proposed to be carried through the study. Scenario 1 is based on the existing 2040
Comprehensive Plan and is required under the AUAR process. Scenario 2.1, which focuses on
the “Gateway” into Lino Lakes at the Sunset and Main Street, is also proposed for study.
Kimley-Horn will present an update of the Main Street Master Plan process, and the land use
scenarios proposed for AUAR review.
REQUESTED COUNCIL DIRECTION
None requested. Discussion only.
ATTACHMENTS
1. Scenario 1
2. Scenario 2.1
SCENARIO 1: “COMPREHENSIVE PLAN”
Land Use
NORTH OF MAIN STREET Gross
Acres
Approx
net acres
w/o
wetlands
and open
water
Approx #
of Units
Low
Approx #
of Units
High
SF of
Commercial
Gross
Acres
Approx
net acres
w/o
wetlands
and open
water
Approx #
of Units
Low
Approx #
of Units
High
SF of
Commercial
Low Density Resi (R1/R1-X/R2) 516 423 677 1269 464 367 587 1101
Medium Density Resi (R2/R3) 36 35 138 207 88 88 352 528
High Density Resi (R4) 63 62 370 494 64 64 384 512
Planned Resi / Com (R5)
Planned Resi (80%) 11 11 90 112 11 11 90 112
Commerical (20%) 3 3 30,492 3 3 30,492
Sub-Total (approximate acres) 630 533 630 533
SOUTH OF MAIN STREET Gross
Acres
Approx
net acres
w/o
wetlands
and open
water
Approx #
of Units
Low
Approx #
of Units
High
Gross
Acres
Approx
net acres
w/o
wetlands
and open
water
Approx #
of Units
Low
Approx #
of Units
High
Low Density Resi (R1/R1-X/R2) 134 97 155 291 158 109 174 327
Medium Density Resi (R2/R3) 76 64 254 381 72 60 240 360
High Density Resi (R4) 64 53 317 423 44 44 264 352
Planned Resi / Com (R5)
Planned Resi (80%) 11 10 83 104 11 11 90 112
Commerical (20%) 3 3 28,314 3 3 30,492
Park & Open Space 16 9 16 9
Sub-Total (approximate acres) 304 236 304 236
TOTAL 934 769 2,084 3,281 934 769 2,181 3,404
City Comprehensive Plan
Full Build Out
Scenario
Gateway Village
Scenario 2.1
PREFERRED SCENARIO 2.1: “GATEWAY VILLAGE”
Land Use
NORTH OF MAIN STREET Gross
Acres
Approx
net acres
w/o
wetlands
and open
water
Approx #
of Units
Low
Approx #
of Units
High
SF of
Commercial
Gross
Acres
Approx
net acres
w/o
wetlands
and open
water
Approx #
of Units
Low
Approx #
of Units
High
SF of
Commercial
Low Density Resi (R1/R1-X/R2) 516 423 677 1269 464 367 587 1101
Medium Density Resi (R2/R3) 36 35 138 207 88 88 352 528
High Density Resi (R4) 63 62 370 494 64 64 384 512
Planned Resi / Com (R5)
Planned Resi (80%) 11 11 90 112 11 11 90 112
Commerical (20%) 3 3 30,492 3 3 30,492
Sub-Total (approximate acres) 630 533 630 533
SOUTH OF MAIN STREET Gross
Acres
Approx
net acres
w/o
wetlands
and open
water
Approx #
of Units
Low
Approx #
of Units
High
Gross
Acres
Approx
net acres
w/o
wetlands
and open
water
Approx #
of Units
Low
Approx #
of Units
High
Low Density Resi (R1/R1-X/R2) 134 97 155 291 158 109 174 327
Medium Density Resi (R2/R3) 76 64 254 381 72 60 240 360
High Density Resi (R4) 64 53 317 423 44 44 264 352
Planned Resi / Com (R5)
Planned Resi (80%) 11 10 83 104 11 11 90 112
Commerical (20%) 3 3 28,314 3 3 30,492
Park & Open Space 16 9 16 9
Sub-Total (approximate acres) 304 236 304 236
TOTAL 934 769 2,084 3,281 934 769 2,181 3,404
City Comprehensive Plan
Full Build Out
Scenario
Gateway Village
Scenario 2.1Land Use
NORTH OF MAIN STREETGross
Acres
Approx
net acres
w/o
wetlands
and open
water
Approx #
of Units
Low
Approx #
of Units
High
SF of
Commercial
Gross
Acres
Approx
net acres
w/o
wetlands
and open
water
Approx #
of Units
Low
Approx #
of Units
High
SF of
Commercial
Low Density Resi (R1/R1-X/R2) 516 423 677 1269 464 367 587 1101
Medium Density Resi (R2/R3) 36 35 138 207 88 88 352 528
High Density Resi (R4) 63 62 370 494 64 64 384 512
Planned Resi / Com (R5)
Planned Resi (80%) 11 11 90 112 11 11 90 112
Commerical (20%) 3 3 30,492 3 3 30,492
Sub-Total (approximate acres) 630 533 630 533
SOUTH OF MAIN STREETGross
Acres
Approx
net acres
w/o
wetlands
and open
water
Approx #
of Units
Low
Approx #
of Units
High
Gross
Acres
Approx
net acres
w/o
wetlands
and open
water
Approx #
of Units
Low
Approx #
of Units
High
Low Density Resi (R1/R1-X/R2) 134 97 155 291 158 109 174 327
Medium Density Resi (R2/R3) 76 64 254 381 72 60 240 360
High Density Resi (R4) 64 53 317 423 44 44 264 352
Planned Resi / Com (R5)
Planned Resi (80%) 11 10 83 104 11 11 90 112
Commerical (20%) 3 3 28,314 3 3 30,492
Park & Open Space 16 9 16 9
Sub-Total (approximate acres) 304 236 304 236
TOTAL 934 769 2,084 3,281 934 769 2,181 3,404
City Comprehensive Plan
Full Build Out
Scenario
Gateway Village
Scenario 2.1
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CITY COUNCIL
WORK SESSION STAFF REPORT
ITEM NO. 7
STAFF ORGINATOR: Katie Larsen, City Planner
DATE OF WORK SESSION: April 7, 2025
TOPIC: Otter Crossing South Preliminary Plat
______________________________________________________________________________
BACKGROUND
At the Work Session, staff will present the April 14, 2025 Council staff report.
The applicant, TYME Properties LLC, is proposing to preliminary plat one (1) commercial lot
south of CSAH 14 (Main Street), east of I-35E and west of CR 84 (Otter Lake Road) for the
purpose of constructing an ALDI’s grocery store.
REQUESTED COUNCIL DIRECTION
None. Discussion only.
ATTACHMENTS
1. April 14, 2025 Council Staff Report
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CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING STAFF REPORT
AGENDA ITEM 6A
STAFF ORIGINATOR: Katie Larsen, City Planner
MEETING DATE: April 14, 2025
TOPIC: Consider Resolution No. 25-43 Approving Otter Crossing South
Preliminary Plat
VOTE REQUIRED: Simple Majority
______________________________________________________________________________
INTRODUCTION
The applicant, TYME Properties LLC, is proposing to preliminary plat one (1) commercial lot
south of CSAH 14 (Main Street), east of I-35E and west of CR 84 (Otter Lake Road) for the
purpose of constructing an ALDI’s grocery store.
BACKGROUND
The Land Use Application is for the following:
• Preliminary Plat (Otter Crossing South)
o 1 commercial lot
This staff report is based on the following information:
• Preliminary Plat Plan Set prepared by Pioneer Engineering dated March 18, 2025
• Vacation Exhibits prepared by Pioneer Engineering dated March 5, 2025
• Geotechnical Evaluation Reports prepared by Braun Intertec dated April 7, 2006,
September 21, 2007 and November 4, 2024
• Wetland Delineation Report prepared by Midwest Natural Resources, Inc. dated
December 7, 2022
• Traffic Study prepared by SSTS Traffic Solutions dated February 16, 2024
• Boundary/Easement Exhibit prepared by Pioneer Engineering dated December 6, 2023
• Certificate of Survey prepared by ISG dated January 8, 2025
• Right Turn Lane Exhibit prepared by Pioneer Engineering dated March 18, 2025
ANALYSIS
Existing Site Conditions
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The 28 acre site includes three (3) existing lots. One of the lots was a former bank which has
been recently demolished. Per the November 4, 2024 Braun Intertec report, the site currently
exists as an agricultural land, predominantly covered with grass and topsoil at the time of our
borings. The site features a generally flat to gently undulating topography, with ground
elevations ranging from approximately 912 feet at Boring ST-10 to 920 feet at ST-13. The slope
rises gently from west to east. Historical aerial imagery indicates that the parcel has primarily
been used for agricultural purposes, with no evidence of structures having been present on the
site.
Subdivision Ordinance
Conformity with the Comprehensive Plan and Zoning Code
The site is guided commercial per the City’s 2040 Comprehensive Plan and zoned GB, General
Business. An ALDI grocery store is proposed on Lot 1/1A. A grocery store is a retail business
which is a permitted use.
The preliminary plat is consistent with the comprehensive plan for commercial development
and zoning code requirements for GB, General Business with minor revisions as detailed in this
staff report.
Blocks and Lots
The proposed preliminary plat contains the following areas:
Parcel Acres Purpose
Lot 1, Block 1a 1.32 acres Grocery Store
Lot 1A, Block 1a 2.76 acres Grocery Store
Outlot A 23.19 acres Future development
Outlot B 2.23 acres Future development
CR 84 (Otter Lake Rd) 0.26 acres Dedicated road right-of-way
TOTAL 29.76 acres
a Lot 1 is abstract property and Lot 1A is torrens property. The grocery store will be constructed
on both Lots 1 and 1A and it will be treated as one lot.
An additional 10ft of road right-of-way along CR 84 (Otter Lake Road) is being dedicated on the
plat as required.
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Streets and Alleys
CSAH 14 (Main Street) is an A-Minor Arterial Connector county road. An existing right-in only
lane will access the site from Main Street. No additional access points or driveways are allowed
along this section of Main Street.
CR 84 (Otter Lake Road) is a minor arterial county road.
The north access into the site is 70th Street which is a private street. This will be a temporary full
access road until future development of Outlot A. Then this north access will be right-in/right
out and full access will be to the south. Document #487862.011 is a 60 ft wide Grant of
Permanent Easement over the private street and conveyed to the City for ingress and egress,
drainage and utility purposes. This easement will be vacated by separate Council action and
drainage and utility easements will be provided on the final plat.
Otter Lake Service Road is a public local road that will provide future access to Outlot A.
There are no public streets being constructed within the development. The internal system will
be private streets and drive lanes.
Document #1271202.0 recorded against the property dedicates a 60ft wide public street and
utility easement east-west across the property. This easement will be vacated by separate
Council action. The City Council will hold the public hearing which is tentatively scheduled for
April 14, 2025.
A shared driveway and maintenance agreement will be required for all private streets and/or
shared driveways. An access control agreement will be required for the future right-in/right-out
only for the north access on Otter Lake Road.
Easements
Standard drainage and utility easements at least 10 feet wide shall be provided on the
preliminary plat over Lot 1 and Lot 1A lot lines, Lot 1 and Lot 1A wetland #3 and stormwater
management facilities.
Public Land Dedication
The City will collect cash fee in lieu of land dedication for commercial development at the time
of final plat.
Otter Crossing South
4.08 acres x $2,600 per acre = $10,608
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Site and Building Plan Review
A grocery store is a permitted retail use. Site and building plan review for permitted uses are
completed at a staff level. The March 12, 2025 Planning & Zoning report details the review. The
ALDI grocery store meets zoning code requirements regarding lot sizes, setbacks, architecture,
lighting, off-street parking, and other performance standards with minor revisions.
Traffic Study
A Traffic Study was prepared by SSTS dated February 16, 2024. The study analyzed the
following intersections:
• Main St (CSAH 14) & I-35E SB Ramps
• Main St (CSAH 14) & I-35E NB Ramps
• Main St (CSAH 14) & Otter Lake Rd (CR 84)
• Main St/Frenchman Rd/CSAH 8 & Victor Hugo Blvd
• Otter Lake Rd (CR 84) & Gymnastics/Industrial Building Access
• Access Locations for Build Conditions
Trip Generation
The study analyzed a Phase 1 development scenario that included a supermarket, fast food, and
retail. The Phase 1 development is expected to generate 1,658 new weekday daily trips. The
AM peak is 7:15am to 8:15am and PM peak is 4:15pm to 5:15pm. The table below provides a
detailed breakdown of land use, shared trips, and pass-by trips. Pass-by trips occur when
motorists already on the highway system stop at the development site prior to continuing their
intended route.
Level of Service
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Level of Service (LOS) is used to describe the operating conditions and driver delay (measured
in seconds) of an intersection. Operations are given letter designations from “A” (best
operating conditions) to “F” (worst conditions).
City Code Section 1007.020, Site Plan Review and Section 1001.013(2)(c), Premature
Subdivision establishes minimum Level Of Service (LOS) requirements. The ordinance states
that if the LOS is A or B, the proposed subdivision shall not the degrade the LOS more than one
grade. If the LOS is C or D, it shall not degrade the LOS. Intersections with a LOS of E or F must
be improved to ensure a LOS of D or better.
The proposed Level of Service does not degrade by more than one (1) LOS; therefore, the traffic
generated by the proposed development is within the capabilities of the City.
EQB Environmental Review
The site is within the 2005 I-35E Corridor AUAR environmental review boundary. The AUAR
was updated in May 2020. The AUAR identifies this site as commercial in the land use
scenarios. The proposed ALDI’s grocery store is consistent with commercial development. No
further environmental assessment is required.
Wetlands
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The preliminary plat includes four (4) wetlands totally approximately 5.94 acres. These
wetlands do not appear to be impacted and do not appear to be within the Wetland
Management Corridor (WMC). Minimum 10 ft wide drainage and utility easements are required
over Wetland 3 on Lot 1 and Lot 1A.
The applicant will need to work with RCWD for Wetland Conservation Act regulations.
Shoreland District
The preliminary plat is not located in the Shoreland District.
Floodplain
There is no FEMA floodplain on site.
Additional City and Government Agency Review Comments
Anoka County Highway Department
Anoka County Highway Department reviewed the preliminary plat and their comments have
been addressed.
Public Safety Comments
The Lino Lakes Fire Division had no comments on the preliminary plat.
The Lino Lakes Police Division had no comments on the preliminary plat.
Environmental Board
The Environmental Board reviewed the project at their February 26, 2025 meeting.
Planning & Zoning Board
The Planning & Zoning Board held a public hearing on March 12, 2025. There were no public
comments. The Board recommended approval with a 6-0 vote.
Agreements
Stormwater Maintenance Agreement
The stormwater facilities will be privately maintained, and a Declaration for Maintenance of
Stormwater Facilities will be required. Both the Rice Creek Watershed District (RCWD) and the
City of Lino Lakes shall be parties to the Declaration.
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Development Agreement and Final Plat
The applicant shall submit a Land Use Application for final plat after preliminary plat approval.
A Development Agreement will then be prepared by the City as part of the final plat
application.
Site Improvement Performance Agreement
Site Improvement Performance Agreements will be required for construction of the ALDI
grocery store.
Comprehensive Plan
The Otter Crossing South preliminary plat and commercial development are consistent with the
goals and policies of the comprehensive plan regarding land use, housing, economic
development, transportation, local water management plan, sanitary sewer, water supply and
parks, greenway and trails.
Land Use Plan
The Comprehensive Plan guides this property for commercial use. The preliminary plat and
proposed grocery store are consistent with commercial land use.
Housing Plan
The goals and policies of Housing Plan are not negatively impacted by the commercial
development.
Economic Development
The commercial development supports the City’s economic development plan.
Transportation Plan
Goals of the Transportation Plan are to ensure that street and roads are as safe as possible and
to reduce unnecessary traffic. CSAH 14 (Main Street) is an A-Minor Arterial Connector county
road. CR 84 (Otter Lake Road) is a minor arterial county road. The exiting road system can
accommodate the traffic generated by the commercial development.
Local Water Management Plan
The purpose of the water management program is to protect, preserve, and use natural surface
and groundwater storage and retention systems and prevent erosion of soil into surface water
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systems. The commercial development will construct stormwater management BMP’s such as
curb, gutter, and stormwater ponds.
Sanitary Sewer Plan
The goal of the sanitary sewer plan is to maintain the city’s residents and businesses with an
affordable and safe sanitary sewer system. The commercial development will be served by an
affordable and safe sanitary sewer system.
Water Supply Plan
A goal of the water supply plan is to provide residents and businesses with affordable potable
water that is safe and of high quality for daily consumption and fire demand. The commercial
development will be served with a safe and high quality water supply.
Parks, Greenways and Trails
A goal and policy of the parks, greenways and trails plan is to continue to development and
fund recreational activities in the City. The City will require cash in lieu of land dedication for
the one (1) new commercial lot.
Findings of Fact
The findings of fact are detailed in the attached resolution.
Vacations
Document #1271202.0 regarding the permanent easement for public streets and utility
purposes and Document #487862.011 regarding the grant of permanent easement for
construction purposes shall be vacated contingent upon filing of the final plat.
Theses vacations will be processed in a separate staff report. The City Council will hold the
public hearing on April 14, 2025.
RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends approval of the Otter Crossing South preliminary plat.
ATTACHMENTS
1. Site Location & Aerial Map
2. Otter Crossing South Preliminary Plat
3. City Engineer Memo-Otter Crossing South dated April 2, 2025 (To Follow)
4. Resolution No. 25-43 Approving Preliminary Plat
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CITY OF LINO LAKES
RESOLUTION NO. 25-43
RESOLUTION APPROVING OTTER CROSSING SOUTH PRELIMINARY PLAT
WHEREAS, the City received a land use application for Otter Crossing South preliminary
plat (“Development”); and
WHEREAS, City staff completed review of the Development based on the following
submittals:
• Preliminary Plat Plan Set prepared by Pioneer Engineering dated March 18, 2025
• Vacation Exhibits prepared by Pioneer Engineering dated March 5, 2025
• Geotechnical Evaluation Reports prepared by Braun Intertec dated April 7, 2006,
September 21, 2007 and November 4, 2024
• Wetland Delineation Report prepared by Midwest Natural Resources, Inc. dated
December 7, 2022
• Traffic Study prepared by SSTS Traffic Solutions dated February 16, 2024
• Boundary/Easement Exhibit prepared by Pioneer Engineering dated December 6, 2023
• Certificate of Survey prepared by ISG dated January 8, 2025
• Right Turn Lane Exhibit prepared by Pioneer Engineering dated March 18, 2025; and
WHEREAS, a public hearing was held before the Planning & Zoning Board on March 12,
2025 and the Board recommended approval of the preliminary plat with a 6-0 vote.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of Lino Lakes, Minnesota that:
FINDINGS OF FACT
Per City Code Section 1001.013, Premature Subdivision:
(1) General. Any concept plan, preliminary plat or final plat deemed premature pursuant to
the following criteria shall be denied by the City Council.
(2) Conditions for establishing a premature subdivision. A subdivision may be deemed
premature should any of the following conditions not be met.
(a) Consistency with the Comprehensive Plan. Including any of the following:
1. Land use plan;
2. Transportation plan;
3. Utility (sewer and water) plans;
4. Local water management plan;
5. Capital improvement plan; and
6. Growth management policies, including MUSA allocation criteria.
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Otter Crossing South preliminary plat is consistent with the goals and policies of the
comprehensive plan.
(b) Consistency with infill policies. A proposed urban subdivision shall meet the city's infill
policies:
1. The urban subdivision must be located within the Metropolitan Urban Service Area
(MUSA) or the staged growth area as established by the city's Comprehensive Plan;
2. The cost of utilities and street extensions must be covered by one or more of the
following:
a. An immediate assessment to the proposed subdivision;
b. One hundred percent of the street and utility costs are privately financed by the
developer;
c. The cost of regional and/or oversized trunk utility lines can be financed with
available city trunk funds; and
d. The cost and timing of the expenditure of city funds are consistent with the city's
capital improvement plan.
3. The cost, operation and maintenance of the utility system are consistent with the
normal costs as projected by the water and sewer rate study; and
4. The developer payments will offset additional costs of utility installation or future
operation and maintenance.
Otter Crossing South preliminary plat is consistent with infill policies. The development is within
the current Utility Staging Area 1A (2018-2025). The cost and timing of the expenditure of city
funds are consistent with the city’s capital improvement plan. The cost, operation and
maintenance of the utility system are consistent with the normal costs projected by the water
and sanitary rate study. No future utility costs are proposed.
(c) Roads or highways to serve the subdivision. A proposed subdivision shall meet the
following requirements for level of service (LOS), as defined by the Highway Capacity
Manual:
1. If the existing level of service (LOS) outside of the proposed subdivision is A or B, traffic
generated by a proposed subdivision will not degrade the level of service more than one
grade;
2. If the existing LOS outside of the proposed subdivision is C, traffic generated by a
proposed subdivision will not degrade the level of service below C;
3. If the existing LOS outside of the proposed subdivision is D, traffic generated by a
proposed subdivision will not degrade the level of service below D;
4. The existing LOS must be D or better for all streets and intersections providing access
to the subdivision. If the existing level of service is E or F, the subdivision developer must
provide, as part of the proposed project, improvements needed to ensure a level of
service D or better;
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5. Existing roads and intersections providing access to the subdivision must have the
structural capacity to accommodate projected traffic from the proposed subdivision or
the developer will pay to correct any structural deficiencies;
6. The traffic generated from a proposed subdivision shall not require city street
improvements that are inconsistent with the Lino Lakes capital improvement plan.
However, the city may, at its discretion, consider developer-financed improvements to
correct any street deficiencies;
7. The LOS requirements in divisions (2)(c)1. to 4. above do not apply to the I-35W/Lake
Drive or I-35E/Main St. interchanges. At city discretion, interchange impacts must be
evaluated in conjunction with Anoka County and the Minnesota Department of
Transportation, and a plan must be prepared to determine improvements needed to
resolve deficiencies. This plan must determine traffic generated by the subdivision
project, how this traffic contributes to the total traffic, and the time frame of the
improvements. The plan also must examine financing options, including project
contribution and cost sharing among other jurisdictions and other properties that
contribute to traffic at the interchange; and
8. The city does not relinquish any rights of local determination.
Otter Crossing South preliminary plat meets the requirements for level of service (LOS).
Intersections currently operate at an overall Level of Service (LOS) A. Build condition overall LOS
will continue to operate at a level A.
The proposed Level of Service does not degrade by more than one (1) LOS; therefore, the
development is not considered premature. Existing roads and intersections providing access to
the subdivision have the structural capacity to accommodate projected traffic from the
proposed subdivision. No street improvements are proposed that are inconsistent with the City’s
capital improvement plan. The city does not relinquish any rights of local determination.
(d) Water supply. A proposed subdivision shall be deemed to have an adequate water
supply when:
1. The city water system has adequate wells, storage or pipe capacity to serve the
subdivision;
2. The water utility extension is consistent with the Lino Lakes water plan and offers the
opportunity for water main looping to serve the urban subdivision;
3. The extension of water mains will provide adequate water pressure for personal use
and fire protection; and
4. The rural subdivision can demonstrate that each of the proposed lots can be provided
with a potable water supply.
Otter Crossing South preliminary plat will have an adequate water supply.
(e) Waste disposal systems. A proposed subdivision shall be served with adequate waste
disposal systems when:
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1. The urban sewered subdivision is located inside the city's MUSA or is consistent with
the MUSA allocation criteria;
2. The city has sufficient MUSA and pipe capacity to serve the subdivision if developed to
its maximum density;
3. The subdivision will result in a sewer extension consistent with Lino Lakes sewer plan
and capital improvement plan;
4. A rural subdivision can demonstrate that each lot can be served by an adequate
sanitary sewer disposal system; and
5. A rural subdivision with a proposed communal sanitary sewer or water system has an
effective long range management and maintenance program with proper financing.
Otter Crossing South preliminary plat will be served with an adequate waste disposal system.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED the Otter Crossing South preliminary plat is not a premature
subdivision; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED the Otter Crossing South preliminary plat is approved subject
to the following conditions:
1. A declaration stating Lot 1 and Lot 1A, Otter Crossing South shall be maintained together
for the purposes of sale and development.
2. A shared access, parking, and maintenance agreement and exhibit shall be recorded.
3. A declaration of access control along CR 84 (Otter Lake Road) and exhibit shall be
recorded.
4. Document #1271202.0 regarding the permanent easement for public streets and utility
purposes shall be vacated contingent upon filing of the final plat.
5. A Quit Claim Deed related to the vacation of Document #1271202.0 shall be recorded.
6. Document #487862.011 regarding the grant of permanent easement for construction
purposes shall be vacated contingent upon filing of the final plat.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED the following items shall be addressed prior to City Council
approval of the Otter Crossing South final plat:
1. All comments from the City Engineer memos dated April 2, 2025.
2. A draft of the Lot 1 and Lot 1A declaration shall be submitted to the City.
3. The City Attorney shall draft the quit claim deed.
Adopted by the City Council of the City of Lino Lakes this _________day of ______________,
2025.
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Rob Rafferty, Mayor
ATTEST:
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Roberta Colotti, CMC, City Clerk
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CITY COUNCIL
WORK SESSION STAFF REPORT
ITEM NO. 8
STAFF ORIGINATOR: Michael Grochala, Community Development Director
WORK SESSION DATE: April 7, 2025
TOPIC: Lake Ameila Ditch Study Update
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BACKGROUND
In 2023 the City completed the Ameilia Lake Ditch study. The goal of the project was to
analyze the existing drainage conditions and proposed improvement to the ditch draining to
Lake Amelia. The ditch has a drainage area of approximately 255 acres. It is a private ditch,
meaning that maintaining the ditch is the responsibility of the individual property owners.
Based on the existing concerns and anticipated future changes to the area, two phases of work
were recommended. The initial phase consisted of conveyance improvements to the ditch.
The long-term phase envisioned development of a greenway and trail corridor alongside
eventual development.
In March, city staff met with the 6 property owners to discuss the potential for the city taking
over maintenance responsibilities of the ditch and completing a maintenance project to remove
accumulated sediment and removal of lower quality trees and shrubs along the banks. The
overall intent of maintenance is to maintain/improve conveyance capacity and improve water
quality entering Ameila Lake. City maintenance would be subject to provision of easements, by
the owners, at no cost to the City.
Property owners expressed some interest in the exchange but wanted some time to consider.
There is currently no urgency in the matter. Staff will reach out to property owners in 2 to 3
months to gauge interest.
REQUESTED COUNCIL DIRECTION
None requested. Discussion only.
ATTACHMENTS
1. Amelia Lake Study Figures
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CITY COUNCIL
WORK SESSION STAFF REPORT
ITEM NO. 9
STAFF ORIGINATOR: Michael Grochala, Community Development Director
WORK SESSION DATE: April 7, 2025
TOPIC: Water Treatment Plant Construction - North Building Setback.
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BACKGROUND
Construction of the Water Treatment Plant has been progressing steadily over the past six
months. To date, the raw water mains along Birch Street have been installed and relocation of
the sanitary sewer and water main across the site has been completed. Construction of the
clearwell tank and backwash tanks are nearly complete.
However, WSB has informed staff that do to a coordinate error the clearwell structure
encroaches approximately 4 feet into the Birch Street front yard setback. This reduced the
building setback from 50’ to 46’ from the Birch Street right-of-way. Approximately 36’ of
building remains to be constructed along this same line to the west. The balance of the
building to the east jogs to the south and will meet the 50’ setback.
Upon notification of the error, City staff requested WSB complete an additional Quality
Assurance/Quality Control review of all plans to ensure that no additional complications would
result from the shift. A memo from WSB outlining how the error originated and how it impacts
site development is attached. Representatives of WSB will be present at the meeting to discuss
the issue.
Based on the WSB review it appears that the primary issue will be conformance with the zoning
code. The property is in the PSP, Public/Semi Public zoning district. The setback from a major
collector or arterial street is 50 feet. Fortunately, the setback encroachment is facing Birch
Street, which has a much wider right-of-way than typical local roads. The total right-of-way
width for Birch Street is 120’. Additionally, the 46’ is still greater than the typical 40’ arterial
road setback required for adjacent properties in the area including Wellhouse No. 3, located
immediately to the west. The following options are available to the City to remedy the
situation:
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1) Demo and relocate the structure. Staff does not recommend this option due to the
magnitude of the cost and project delay in doing so. Modifying just the unbuilt portion
to the west would require major redesign, not only of the building footprint, but
reconfiguration of the internal process components and piping.
2) Grant a Variance. The City would need to establish findings meeting the criteria for
granting a variance.
3) Amend the Zoning Ordinance requirement in the PSP District. The City could propose
and amendment to the PSP Zoning District to reduce the required setback from street
right-of-way. Given that the City’s public works facility property is also zoned PSP,
along with the County park and campground there may be value in reviewing the district
standards to better complement those uses.
4) Modify the County Road easement boundary. The setback line, in this case, is defined
as the required minimum distance from the street right-of-way line. The City property
extends out into Birch Street. The City has granted a public right-of-way easement to
the County over a portion of the property. It may be possible to reduce the right-of-way
easement by four feet to reestablish the setback line at 50’. The City could then grant a
drainage and utility easement to the County to cover the reduction in right-of-way
width.
Except for option 4 the City Council is the sole determining party. Staff is continuing to
evaluate these options.
REQUESTED COUNCIL DIRECTION
Staff is requesting City Council direction regarding a preferred course of action.
ATTACHMENTS
1. Site Plan
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To: Michael Grochala, Community Development Director, City of Lino Lakes
Dave Pecchia, Interim City Administrator, City of Lino Lakes From: Jon Christensen, PE, WSB
Date: March 31, 2025 Re: North Building Setback - Water Treatment Plant WSB Project No. 021336-000
The City’s new Water Treatment Plant (WTP) building, located at 6590 12th Ave S, was intended
to have a 50’ setback from the right-of-way boundary on Birch Street and on 12th Ave S. The actual building currently under construction has a 46’ setback from the right-of-way boundary on Birch Street. The purpose of this memo is to outline the cause of the issue and how it impacts site development.
Water Treatment Plant Building Setback: The WTP building (and associated sitework) shift was caused by a data conversion process error at the start of the design phase of the project.
For the purposes of background information, Minnesota counties use a geographic coordinate system that is different than the geographic coordinate system surveyors use (NAD 1983). In order to align these two different coordinate systems, a custom “geographic transformation” is required. Standard procedure for the survey crew would then be to use the coordinates
“transformed” to NAD 1983 and then stake the building corners for construction. For the WTP project, this “geographic transformation” was inadvertently not applied, causing the parcel
linework to be shifted in the design files at the beginning of the design process and ultimately staked in the field accordingly. Essentially, this data conversion issue has caused the building and sitework (parking lot, etc.) to
be shifted and constructed 4’ to the north and 0.42’ to the east of the original planned location. Thus, impacting the allowable building setback on the north side of the site (46’ vs. 50’). All other setback requirements associated with the site will not be impacted by the coordinate shift. The schedule of events related to the building setback issue are provided as follows: - February 19th - Data inconsistency issue was discovered when WSB staff was developing
a plan for a “test well” on the property. Discovery regarding the issue followed. - February 26th - WSB survey crew was sent to the site to collect data and verify the
location of the WTP building. Discovery regarding the issue followed. - March 14th - Determined that “geographic transformation” issue discussed above had
caused the shift on the WTP Site. - March 19th – Jon Christensen informed Michael Grochala of the issue at the WTP site.
Sitework Impact: As part of the proposed WTP construction, a large cast-in-place concrete clearwell tank has already been constructed on the site (below grade). The above grade exterior wall now
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constructed and visible on the site is aligned with and set on top of the clearwell tank wall at a 46’ setback from Birch Street.
The slope on the north side of the WTP building will be impacted by the coordinate shift. The slope down to the ditch along the south side of Birch Street will be slightly steeper than originally planned, yet will be shallower than the City’s maximum allowed 3:1 slope. This will not impact ladder access on the north side of the building. The proposed parking lot for the WTP building is similarly shifted 4’ to the north, however, this will
still meet the setback requirement of 15’. The shift to the east was minimal (0.42’) and will not impact allowable setbacks.
Verification of WTP Related Exhibits: The following exhibits were prepared separately, using the correct parcel linework, and WSB has verified that they are unaffected by the coordinate shift.
• Certificate of Survey
• Lot Split
• Utility Easement Vacation
• Right of Way Easement
• Public Drainage System Easement
• Conservation Easement
• Wetland Buffer
• Legal Descriptions
• Raw Watermain Plan and Profile
A sketch showing the WTP Site and the building shift and setback issues is attached.
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