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HomeMy WebLinkAbout04-07-25 - Council Work Session AgendaCITY IN KE 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) I No Public Comment allowed per the Rules of Decorum Item # Topic 1. Call to Order and Roll Call 2. Setting the Agenda: Addition or Deletion of Agenda Items 3. Administration Update 4. Even -Year Elections 5. Joint Meeting with the Charter Commission Overview 6. Main Street Master Plan & AUAR Update 7. Otter Crossing South Preliminary Plat 8. Lake Ameila Ditch Study Update 9. Water Treatment Plant Construction —Building Setback 10. Notices and Communications, City Council ADJOURNMENT Time (Estimated) 6:00 PM 6:00 PM 6:00 PM — 6:20 PM 6:20 PM — 7:00 PM 7:00 PM — 7:10 PM 7:10 PM — 7:30 PM 7:30 PM — 7:40 PM 7:40 PM — 7:50 PM 7:50 PM — 8:05 PM 8:05 PM — 8:15 PM CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION STAFF REPORT ITEM NO. 4 STAFF ORIGINATOR: Roberta Colotti, CIVIC, 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 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 191h 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 1 0 LEGEND Future Neighborhood Park Major Drainage Routes Minor Drainage Routes Existing Asphalt Existing Concrete Trail Proposed Trails Proposed Regional Trail Greenway System Natural Resource Enhancement/ Conservation Area City Comprehensive Plan Land Use Full Build Out Scenario Approx NORTH OF MAIN STREET Gross Acres net acres w/o wetlands and open Approx # Approx # of Units of Units SF of Commercial Low High g water 516 423 Low Density Resi (R1/R1-X/R2) 677 1269 Medium Density Resi (R2/R3) 138 207 36 35 63 62 370 494 High Density Resi (R4) Planned Resi / Com (R5) Planned Resi (80%) 11 11 90 112 Commerical (20%) 3 3 30,492 533 Sub -Total (approximate acres) 630 Approx SOUTH OF MAIN STREET Gross Acres net acres w/o wetlands and open Approx # of Units Low Approx # of Units High water 134 97 155 291 Low Density Resi (R1/R1-X/R2) Medium Density Resi (R2/R3) 76 64 254 381 High Density Resi (R4) 64 53 317 423 Planned Resi / Com (R5) Planned Resi (80%) 11 10 83 104 Commerical (20%) 3 3 28,314 9 Park & Open Space 16 Sub -Total (approximate acres) 304 236 TOTAL 934 1 769 1 2,084 3,281 ,t V eliv I:JbL,W Alk rtf 1 ;� t tl•,i��f �t i N;iXcj",, ,I r �. z` . i� yCd W R W LEGEND Future Neighborhood Park Major Drainage Routes Minor Drainage Routes Existing Asphalt Existing Concrete Trail Proposed Trails Proposed Regional Trail Greenway System Natural Resource Enhancement/ Conservation Area Land Use Gateway Scenario Village 2.1 Approx NORTH OF MAIN STREET Gross Acres net acres w/o wetlands and open Approx # of Units Low Approx # SF of of Units Commercial High g water 367 Low Density Resi (R1/R1-X/R2) 464 587 1101 88 Medium Density Resi (R2/R3) 88 352 528 64 384 512 High Density Resi (R4) 64 Planned Resi / Com (RS) 11 90 112 Planned Resi (80%) 11 3 30,492 Commerical (20%) 3 630 533 Sub -Total (approximate acres) Approx SOUTH OF MAIN STREET Gross Acres net acres who wetlands and open Approx # of Units L ow Approx # of Units High water 109 174 Low Density Resi (R1/R1-X/R2) 158 327 60 240 360 Medium Density Resi (R2/R3) 72 44 264 352 High Density Resi (R4) 44 Planned Resi / Com (RS) 11 11 90 112 Planned Resi (80%) 3 30,492 Commerical (20%) 3 16 9 Park & Open Space 304 236 Sub -Total (approximate acres) 934 1 769 TOTAL 2,181 3,404 1 " 111 :1TiT1±VJLTA I N W I Ink-4 10 ]VAA CIF"AL A t (Vic (�� ��►� .Wx,_;-P 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 1-35E 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 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 1-35E 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 IA\►lIA\'C9 D Existing Site Conditions 1 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. 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 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) & 1-35E SB Ramps • Main St (CSAH 14) & 1-35E 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 TriD 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. ;L;and Use Type Land Use Code Size Trips Generated: AM Peak PM Peak Weekday ADT Enter Exit Enter Exit market Retail 850 19,500 s.f. 33 23 87 87 1,062Fastw/Drive Thru Retail 934 3,000 s.f. 68 66 52 48 1,402 Strip Retail Plaza Retail 822 9,800 s.f. 14 9 32 32 370 Totals - Gross 115 98 171 167 2,834 213 338 Shared Trips 12 10 17 17 283 21 34 Pass -By Trips 39 39 53 1 53 893 78 106 Totals -Net* 64 49 101 98 1,658 113 199 Pass -by trips per land use are per ITE's Trip Generation Manual. 10' Edition. A 10°o shared trip reduction iNas applied based on review of ITE's uttcmal capture rates. Level of Service rd 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. Intersection Measure of Effectiveness (Delay in Sec and Queue in Ft) Criteria 2026 No -Build 2026 Build AM Peak Hour PM Peak Hour AM Peak Hour PM Peak Hour Main St (CSAH 14) & 135E 513 Oft Ramp (Signalized) Overall LOS& Delay Worst Movement LOS & Delay A 6.6 D 36.7 (5BL) A 6.5 D 40 (SBL) A 6.7 D 35.5 (SBL) A 6.6 D 40.5 (SBL) SBL -124' 95thPercentileQueue 5131.-121' SBL -114' SBL -130' Main St (CSAH 14) & I-35E NB Ramps (Signalized) Overall LOS& Delay A 5.7 A 8.2 A 6.0 A 8.1 Worst Movement LOS & Delay C 33 (SBR) C 20.8 (SBR) D 35.8 (SBR) C 21(SBR) 95th Percentile Queue SBR - 133' SBR - 182' SBR - 133' SBR -180' Main St (CSAH 14) & Otter Lake Rd (Signalized) Overall LOS& Delay B 18.2 C 22.4 D 47.4 (NBT) WBT 398' C 20.7 C 26.2 Worst MovementLOS& Delay 95th Percentile Queue D 40.7 (NBT) WBT -342' D 47.2 (SBT) E 66.4 (WBL) WBT -340' EBT-317' NBL-100' NBL-188' Main St (CSAH 14) & Victor Hugo Blvd (Signalized) Overall LOS & Delay Worst Movement LOS & Delay 95th Percentile Queue B 17.3 D 43.4 (WBL) WBT -193' C 25.0 E 49.6 (EBL) EBL 220' B 17.6 D 42.7 (WBL) WBT -187' C 27.5 E 60.9 (EBL) EBL -266' Otter Lake Rd & Gymnastics Access (Side Street Stop Controlled) Overall LOS & Delay A 0.1 A 6.1 (SBT) No Queue A 0.8 A 6.8 (WBL) WBR - 43' A 0.1 A 1(51311.) SBLT - 4' A 0.9 A 7.3 (WBL) SBLT - 50' Worst Movement LOS & Delay 95th Percentile Queue Otter Lake Rd & Existing Access (Side -Street Stop Controlled) Overall LOS & Delay Worst Movement LOS & Delay 95th Percentile Queue NA NA A 1.7 A 6 (EBL) EBLR 46' A 2.4 A 8.3 (EBL) EBLR 70' Main St (CSAH 14) & Right -In Only Access (Free Right Movements) Overall LOS & Delay Worst Movement LOS & Delay 95th Percentile Queue NA NA A 2.4 A 3.6 (WBT) No Queue A 2.1 A 3 (WBT) EBT - 15' Lex el of Sets ice repotted from an aveiage delay fiom 10 SiinTiaffic simulations for ox eiall intersection and worst mo\ ei lent. 951 percentile queues are a result front an average of 10 SnnTrafftc snmtlations and the longest queue per intersection is reported. Overall LOS "D" and individual movement LOS "E" are considered acceptable if queuing is acconmtodated. * A dedicated SBL turn lane is assumed with Build conditions on Otter Lake Rd at the access. 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 1-35E 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 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. 1.1 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 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 H., Attachment 1. Site Location & Aerial Map -Otter Crossing South INS r eau A. CITY:, .,..;.,-OF LN�L K0 9 ORB fir• T r�� �µ♦ � �� � 'r :� {1rYrlf 11 t iA. �^ 1 } f• � �- yr � l� I I 'h -� � l .� r• �' J ! 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(Torrens) And That part of the Southwest Quarter of the Northeast Quarter of Section 24, Township 31, Range 22, described as follows: Beginning at the point of intersection of the South line of County State Aid Highway 14 and the Easterly right—of—way line of Interstate No. 35E; thence East along said South line of County State Aid Highway No. 14, a distance of 200 feet; thence at a right angle South 250 feet; thence at a right angle West 298.22 feet to the Easterly right of way line of Interstate Highway No. 35E; thence Northerly along said Easterly right—of—way line 275.62 feet to the point of beginning, according to the United States Government Survey thereof, Anoka County, Minnesota. (Abstract) And Tract B, Registered Land Survey No. 240, Anoka County, Minnesota. (Torrens) TOTAL GROSS AREA 29.76 ACRES LOT 1 AREA 1.32 ACRES LOT 1 A AREA 2.76 ACRES TOTAL LOT AREA 4.08 ACRES NUMBER OF LOTS 2 NUMBER OF OUTLOTS 2 TOTAL OUTLOT AREA 25.42 ACRES TOTAL RIGHT OF WAY AREA 0.26 ACRES TOTAL WETLAND AREA 5.95 ACRES 100 50 0 100 Scale in Feet BENCH MARK TOP NUT HYDRANT IN N.W. QUAD. OF OTTER LAKE ROAD & PRIVATE DRIVE 370 FT. NORTH OF MAIN STREET EL=920.47 NVGD88(DATUM) 00-SURV-119015-BASE.DWG 2422 Enterprise Drive (651) 681-1914 Mendota Heights, MN 55120 Fax: 681-9488 www.pioneereng.com © 2025 Pioneer Engineering, P.A. 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 maybe 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. 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; 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 1-35W/Lake Drive or 1-35E/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: 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 quitclaim deed. Adopted by the City Council of the City of Lino Lakes this day of 2025. 4 Rob Rafferty, Mayor ATTEST: Roberta Colotti, CIVIC, City Clerk 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 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 1 Page 12 904 0 906 9,18 916 tit N c9 o w - a 89'8 900 l 89 0 904 N � m o 898 902 ggo 32 0 m I 1 0 0 g� w co o m 1 L o 00 900 9 —9—�I , 928 92�p , - N � • . 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BASIN PROPOSED - 3� CHANNELS •• — --- ,� ;�M .Its..•' c � . , ROUTE o PROPOSED f WETLAND00 r V p - a W i Q � PROPOSED �'�" _ •' °y � P' TRAIL (PLUNGE POOL ---_- -- - EXISTING WETLAND / M zi l- I1 J , I AMELIA LAKE 0 O (N O U) U t Q cv O Amelia Ditch Concept O 0 Plan TYPICAL TRAIL SECTION (10"TRAIL DISTANCE VARIES CWATER CHANNEL 0' 200' 400' Scale in Feet WSb 0 Lino Lakes, MN July 21, 2023 WSB Project number: 020018-000 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. 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: 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 K 2 0 0 0 z w m U) 0 00 CO N 0 z J a a 0 0 N w Z) U) w w U) a w OD wsb Memorandum 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 121h Ave S, was intended to have a 50' setback from the right-of-way boundary on Birch Street and on 121h 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 Buildina 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 191h - 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 261h - 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 141h - Determined that "geographic transformation" issue discussed above had caused the shift on the WTP Site. - March 191h — 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 Michael Grochala and Dave Pecchia 3/31 /25 Page 2 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. PARCEL TRANSFORMATION 4.8' F F=)A F F F F I - F- F F `— ` — - � B RCH DTo (COUNTY RD DC) � n RAW WATERMAIN FROM WELLS 1, 3, 5 & 6 (SEE SHEETS C-08 & C-09) � n -- - - --- _ RI� 901. 6 0 0 0„ o„ o„ o„ 1 / o„ o„ o o„ o„ — o„ o„ o„ o„ o„ o„ o„ o„ © I N V\ 881.5 — — —�—i F� - - INV: 81.57 V^— F _ INV: 4.00 W (DROP) F �� — - 13M ------------ \ 1 6 13M �- - ocs -- --- RIM:�889.0 i 520' DT INV: 8 5$0 W INV: 8 II (SEIDE L B/C DTL�C.O. — — — — V. 885.80 m 145' OlLrco. ' N7885.8 q 79 FFE 905.50 J1) ' o i =� STORMWATER CONTROL RETAINING / (SEE SHEET C-02) o ' WALL s DT O. --- -- DTL C.O. IN 885:80 I .885.80 <<<< D L — GRATE:9 0 / INV: 888.51E 9.75 IN(VERT. EL ON 8.51 S' ,...,..\ INV:890. 0 i i � I � � I PARKING\(SEE SH�E�T C-04) v ��- 18.6' F�F RIM: 908.10 INV: 882.00 S I /\/ S 1la �24-81 SETBACK (TYP.) n IN .901.50 IT 0. I V.901.50 s - WATERMAIN AND 0 J SANITARY SEWER (SEE SHEET C-02) DTL - J RIM 905.10 J INV: 900.50 N INV: 901.20 E INV: 898.50 SW IN . 9 5 /1L . � � \ FIFE 9 5.5 ' IM 9 4. \ NV:B 2. 1 N ENTRANCE AND DRIVEWAY _N V:Rig . R (SEE SHEET C-04) a — — 1 � STORMWATER POND ��_ V: 8 2. E RI oaso LL 1 (SEE DETAIL A/CD-04) j PROTECT 44 RIM90a 00 INV: 894 00 OAK TREE D 1D INV 895500E To 90 .50 TOE 905. 0 — IRIM: 897.75 C.O. ^a --- --_ _ NVINV:8aa90N( RO') REFUSE AND RECYCLABLES STORAGE Kam« « < « « « S I DRAIN TILE _ SEE SHEET C-02 ( ) WATER FILL STATION °—° WATERMAIN AND SANITARY SEE DETAIL A/PD-07 - -Tm SEWER REMOVAL TRANSFORMER & (SEE SHEET D-01) \ GENERATOR - LEGEND 1_� ; (SEE SHEET E-01) _ EXISTING FIBER OPTIC LINE EXISTING BITUMINOUS (EDGE) �� - (SEE SHEET STORM SEWER ER - _ EXISTING GAS LINE PROPOSED BITUMINOUS (EDGE) a EXISTING COMMUNICATION LINE UTILITY EASEMENT CENTERLINE PQ a EXISTING ELECTRIC POWER LINE UTILITY EASEMENT EXISTING WATER MAIN EXISTING STORM SEWER PIPE o , —i PROPOSED WATER MAIN PROPOSED DRAIN TILE PIPE 16 —X EXISTING FENCE SILT FENCE \ © EXISTING COMMUNICATIONS PEDESTAL — BIOROLL \ D \� �7 EXISTING POWER POLE - - PROPOSED WETLAND BUFFER \ a ° ° 80' 0 EXISTING ELECTRIC BOX - - 50' DELINEATED WETLAND AREA BUFFER _ D4 EXISTING GATE VALVE 25DELINEATED WETLAND AREA BUFFER p �° EXISTING HYDRANT D sT ® EXISTING STORM STRUCTURE EXISTING GRADE LINE FEMA FLOODPLAIN AREA ° PERMANENT RIGHT OF WAY 4 ' low- 1200 - PROPOSED GRADE LINE �T 1r- DELINEATED WETLAND AREA WITHIN p 965.77 PROPOSED SPOT ELEVATION C. PROPOSED TRACT 13N, CORRECT TRANSFORMED PARCEL RICE CREEK WATERSHED DISTRICT a BOUNDARIES FLOODPLAIN AREA p INCORRECT UNTRANSFORMED PARCEL \/a PROPERTY LINE ,•=• =• =• =• =•U I BOUNDARIES �...f�.f�.�� PROPOSED RIP RAP p a EXISTING SANITARY GRAVITY MAIN PROPOSED SANITARY GRAVITY MAIN ° EXISTING SANITARY FORCEMAIN PARCEL AREA: 258,1 O4 SF PROPOSED SANITARY FORCEMAIN PROPOSED SETBACKS IMPERVIOUS AREA: 38,922 SF (15%) LL EXISTING SANITARY STRUCTURE PERVIOUS AREA: 219,182 SF (85%) PROPOSED SANITARY STRUCTURE No C I T OF wsb-1 WSB PROJECT NO.: 021336-000 SCALE: SHOWN PLAN BY: WWS Z `0 vJ Lu W Q z 0 z 2i D 0 Z W 0 Q V N CD N M 0 0 a N 0 N N 0 DESIGN BY: JSC CHECK BY: SGN r X a n 8. t n -1 0 } W � w Lu U Lu oc z rl- LuDoz w Lr a- DQD (n LuQ Lu z�Q Q Z O H (n 0 ZW Z Z _ Lu U = _ U Q a Q Z W =W zp0 (n O U) Q Q N W"'>ILL � _ W���2 Uly- 5 F z Lc 0 c } 0 0 W ww ~co DwZcn Lu ~ Qp I U Q - 0 o J J I- cli Z W W Y � as � J � U) � Q J W LL Z LLl O� � U BUILDING SETBACK EXHIBIT SHEET C-01