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HomeMy WebLinkAbout11/21/2001 Council Packet• • • WORK SESSION AGENDA CITY OF LINO LAKES Wednesday November 21, 2001 CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION 5:30 P.M. 1. Discuss Possible Spring, 2002 Referendum, Rick DeGardner 2. Draft Interim Ordinance Prohibiting Residential Subdivisions, Jeff Smyser/Michael Grochala 3. SSR & W Minor Subdivision Request, Jeff Smyser 4. Shirley Kaye's Lighting, Jeff Smyser 5. Mar Don Acres Subdivision Request Update, Jeff Smyser 6. CSAH 49 Reconstruction Update, Michael Grochala/John Powell 7. Regular Agenda Items 8. Adjourn Revised 11/19/01 ajb 2:00 p.m. PAGE 1 Lino Lakes Parks and Recreation Department 600 Town Center Parkway Lino Lakes, MN 55014 (651) 982 -2440 Fax (651) 982 -2439 November 21, 2001 TO: Mayor Bergeson and City Council Members FROM: Rick DeGardner, Public Services Director SUBJECT: Possible Spring 2002 Referendum At the November Park Board meeting, it was the consensus of the park board members to recommend to the City Council that a referendum be pursued next Spring. Attached are the relevant minutes from the November 5, 2001 Park Board meeting. For planning purposes, I have prepared a possible referendum scenario that consists of development of the athletic complex, neighborhood park improvements, and the development of trails. Assuming a referendum is pursued, a committee would evaluate and determine what specific projects /items would be included in the referendum. • As you recall, $1 M needs to be included in the referendum to reimburse the Area and Unit Fund for acquisition of the 67 acres. The core facility development amounts to $3,450,000 which includes site removals and grading, roadways, parking lots, main trails, irrigation, fencing, seeding, site amenities, etc. In addition to the core facility development items, I have indicated the items I feel are necessary and should be included in construction of the athletic complex. This results in a total development cost of $5,827,200. • The possible referendum scenario also includes $975,000 for neighborhood park improvements and $484,500 for the development of trails. This results in a total referendum amount of $8,286,700. Based on the attached referendum scenario, I think it would be difficult to pursue a referendum for less than $8M. It is important to commit a substantial amount of dollars to develop new neighborhood parks and enhance existing parks. The trails identified in the possible referendum scenario are important trail connections and would provide additional support for residents who would not necessarily utilize an athletic complex. Below is a schedule of estimated annual tax impact for a bond referendum of $7.5M and $8.5M, spread over 20 years. The monthly amounts are in parenthesis. As additional residential and commercial development occurs, the annual tax impact for individual propert y owners will steadily decrease. Assessed Value $7,500,000 $8,500,000 $125,000 $80($6.67) $91($7.58) $150,000 $96($8.00) $109(9.08) $175,000 $112($9.33) $127($10.58) $200,000 $128($10.67) $145($12.08) $350,000 $224($18.67) $254($21.17) • POSSIBLE 2002 BOND REFERENDUM SCENARIO November 20, 2001 Land For Athletic Complex (Including interest) Development of Athletic Complex Core Facility Development $3,450,000 Add -On Facility Development Items Large Multi- Purpose Bldg $577,500 Small Multi- Purpose Bldg 157,500 In -line Skate Park with Lights 135,000 2 Tennis Courts with Lights 77,500 Basketball Court 15,000 2 Sand Volleyball Courts 3,500 Playground Area 100,000 Scoreboards for 8 fields 60,000 Field Lighting (3 soccer /football, baseball, 3 ball fields) 650,000 Additional Landscaping, Screening, Buffering 50,000 Parking Lot Lighting (minimal) 120,000 Entry and Identification Signage 15,000 Site Removals and Grading 20,000 Subtotal $1,981,000 Design, Engineering, Contingency (20 %) 396,200 $1,000,000 TOTAL DEVELOPMENT OF ATHLETIC COMPLEX $5,827,200 Neighborhood Parks Development of Quail Ridge Park $225,000 Development of Clearwater Creek Park 200,000 Development of Highland Meadows Park 175,000 Development of Country Lakes Park 110,000 Redevelopment of Sunset Oaks Park 40,000 Additional Development of Birchwood Acres Park 200,000 Additional Neighborhood Park Improvements 250,000 TOTAL DEVELOPMENT OF NEIGHBORHOOD PARKS $975,000 Trails Birch Street - Black Duck Drive to Wild Turkey Trail $61,500 Birch Street - Wild Turkey Trail to Pheasant Hills Dr 143,000 Birch Street - Sherman Lake Rd to Centerville Rd (1700 feet) 40,000 Birch Street - Hokah Drive to Hodgson Road 15,000 Pheasant Hills - Sherman Lake Road to Regional Trail 110,000 Pheasant Hills Park to Sherman Lake Road 35,000 St. Paul Water Utility - Centerville to Birch Street 40,000 Woods of Baldwin Lake Trail (Rice Creek Covenant Church) 40,000 TOTAL DEVELOPMENT OF TRAILS TOTAL BOND REFERENDUM AMOUNT $484,500 $8,286,700 Park Board Meeting - November 5, 2001 Minutes OLD BUSINESS: Discuss Birch Park Trail Update - Rick stated he met with the City Council at the October 17 work session to discuss the Birch Park Trail. It was the consensus of the City Council to ask the Whitcomb's to allow the City to secure a trail easement for the proposed trail with the understanding land acquisition would occur sometime in the future when the Whitcomb's are ready to sell their property. Rick indicated he will keep the Park Board posted as this issue progresses. Paul clarified that the City is going to ask the Whitcomb's to use an easement until they are ready to sell. Rick stated the City Council wanted to give them one last shot for an agreement to use the land before condemnation is used. If they agree, the City will then acquire the property in the future. Paul expressed concern regarding how long the City will wait for the Whitcomb's to respond. Rick stated staff is proceeding with the understanding that the trail development will begin in the spring. This issue will be discussed with the City Council at the last work session in December. It will be determined at that time whether or not to proceed with condemnation. Paul stated it should be up to the Park Board if a determination is not made by January. Pat stated it makes sense to give the Whitcomb's one more chance. He stated there is risk with an easement relating to the City expenses incurred. Rick stated the City will make sure it is a perpetual easement. He added he will give the Park Board another report next month. Chair Lindy stated the Park Board cannot let this slip by. The trail construction has to begin this spring one way or another. Referendum Update - Rick referred to a schedule of estimated tax impact for a bond referendum of $7.5M and $8.5M, spread over 15 years and 20 years that was included in the packets. Rick stated he also prepared a possible referendum scenario, which would consist of the athletic complex, neighborhood park improvements, and development of trails. As you recall, $1M needs to be included in the referendum to reimburse the Area and Unit Fund for acquisition of the 67 acres. The core facility development amounts to $3,450,000, which includes site removals and grading, roadways, parking lots, main trails, irrigation, fencing, seeding, site amenities, etc. 4 1 Park Board Meeting - November 5, 2001 Minutes The schematic design costs estimate, including add on facility development items as well as add on premium level development items for completed development of the athletic complex amounts to $7.3M. Rick stated he has indicated the development items he feels should be included in the construction of the athletic complex. This results in a total development cost of $5,827,200. The possible referendum scenario also includes $975,000 for neighborhood park improvements and $469,500 for the development of trails. This results in a total referendum amount of $8,271,700. In analyzing the estimate tax impact numbers, Rick stated he is still concerned with the significant tax impact to residential property owners. For example, for a $8.5M referendum issued for 20 years, a house valued at $200,000 will be assessed $145 ($12.08 per month). He stated he is not sure if a majority of residents in Lino Lakes would support such an increase. Based on the referendum scenario, Rick stated it would be difficult to pursue a referendum for less than $8M. It is important to commit a substantial amount of dollars to develop new neighborhood parks and enhance existing parks. The trails identified in the possible referendum scenario are important trail connects and would provide additional support for residents who would not utilize an athletic complex. Rick asked for feedback from the Park Board Members. He indicated he intends to discuss this subject with the City Council next month since the City Council needs to make a final determination whether to pursue a bond referendum next spring. Paul asked if Rick perceives any other significant dollars that may need to be spent on the parks, athletic complex and trails over the course of the referendum term. Rick stated he envisions the park and trail needs would mainly relate to maintenance. The complex would need additional funding for things such as staffing and equipment. Paul asked if there are any parks or trails not listed on the referendum scenario. Rick stated there are some existing parks that need enhancements. The list is primarily parks that have been master planned but are vacant. Chair Lindy stated the monthly tax increase does not seem like that much when you visualize the benefits. Bill noted that many citizens may be anticipating more levies down the road for things such as the schools. Rick added there is �--- 5 Park Board Meeting - November 5, 2001 Minutes • already a certain portion of Lino Lakes residents being asked to approve a levy this election. Chair Lindy stated the referendum has to be presented to the citizens. The Park Board does not need to sell the idea. The City needs to move forward and let the residents decide. Paul stated he believes there will probably never be a time where one of the school districts is not asking for money. The parks measure the character of the City and citizens have to determine if they want the parks useable. He noted the referendum needs to be appealing to all segments of residents. Pat stated people have to realize that the complex will take a tremendous load off the neighborhood parks. Chris asked what will happen to the land if the referendum does not pass. Rick stated the City Council would determine what to do with the land. The land could possibly be sold for development. Bill stated now may be the best time for a referendum and if it doesn't happen now it probably won't ever happen. Rick stated that six month ago he also believed that. He expressed concern regarding what has happened to the economy since September 11. He stated it has been shown in other communities that referendums over $60 per year are difficult to pass. The question is whether or not the Park Board feels that the typical Lino Lakes resident would be supportive of a significant tax increase to develop an athletic complex, neighborhood parks, and trails. It was the consensus of the Park Board to have Rick discuss a spring referendum with the City Council. Rick stated that a committee would need to be formed immediately if the City Council decides to pursue a spring referendum. Pat added that at some point a consultant would have to advise the City on how to pursue a referendum. Clearwater Creek Park Update - Rick advised bids for on -site earth work and installing the aggregate for the trails in Clearwater Creek Park were opened on October 16, 2001. Frattollone's Excavating was the low bidder with an approved bid amount of approximately $35,000. The on -site earthwork includes the substantial berming as indicated in the master plan. The grading also includes stripping, stockpiling, re- spreading, and fine grading the topsoil to four inches settled depth. Aggregate will 6 • • MEMORANDUM November 20, 2001 to: City Council from: Jeff Smyser subject: Interim Ordinance (Moratorium) At the last work session, the City Council directed staff to initiate actions needed to adopt an interim ordinance that will prohibit new residential development for a period of time. The Council also wanted to see a draft of the ordinance before the public hearing. A draft is attached. The purpose of the moratorium is to allow time for the City to amend its ordinances to implement the comprehensive plan. The interim ordinance is to be handled with the same process as a zoning amendment. Here is the schedule for the interim ordinance: notice to Quad Press Tuesday 11/20 published Monday 11/26 public hearing P & Z 12/12 first reading City Cncl. 12/17 second reading City Cncl. 1/14/02 published 1/21/02 effective 2/21/02 01- Council Member introduced the following ordinance and moved its adoption. CITY OF LINO LAKES ORDINANCE NO. O1- AN ORDINANCE PROHIBITING THE PLATTING, REZONING, OR ALLOCATION OF MUSA RESERVE ACREAGE THAT WOULD PROVIDE FOR NEW RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT IN LINO LAKES IN ORDER TO ALLOW FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF OFFICIAL CONTROLS TO IMPLEMENT THE COMPREHEHNSIVE PLAN The City Council of the City of Lino Lakes, Anoka County, Minnesota does hereby ordain: Section 1. Findings The City Council finds that: A. The City has recently completed and adopted a new Coma we Plan and submitted it to the Metropolitan Council for review according to 4 858. � �Sw yy, s�3 •B. The City Council has determined that there is a � - o rther studies to be conducted so that the City may consider appropriat m� oning code, subdivision regulations, and other official co it the Comprehensive Plan. • C. Due to the potential for applica . l ' land for residential housing units during the time studies are being undertaken, th - Council has determined that there is a need for an interim ordinance to be adopted pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Section 462.355, Subd. 4. D. The purpose of the interim ordinance is to: 1. protect the planning process 2. protect the public health, safety and welfare 3. ensure that the City and its citizens retain the benefits of, and the protection afforded by, the City's comprehensive plan and official controls until the study process is complete and any modifications to the city's official controls become effective. E. A public hearing on this ordinance was conducted by the Planning & Zoning Board on December 12, 2001. Section 2. Moratorium Established • In accordance with the findings set forth in this ordinance and pursuant to the authority of Minnesota Statutes 462.355 Subd. 4, there is hereby established a moratorium on new residential development within the City. Section 3. Applicability A. The moratorium shall be applicable to all property within the City of Lino Lakes, except those exceptions listed in Section 3.E. of this ordinance. B. During the period of the moratorium, the City shall not accept, consider, or approve applications for new residential preliminary plats C. During the period of the moratorium, the City shall not accept, consider, or approve applications for rezoning to R1, R1 -X, R2, R3, R4, R -6, R -7, or residential Planned Development Overlay (PDO) designations. D. During the period of the moratorium, the City shall not accept, consider, or approve applications for the allocation of Metropolitan Urban Service Area (MUSA) acres from the City's MUSA reserve. E. The moratorium shall not apply to: • 1. applications for final plat approval for plats at h ead ceived preliminary plat approval • 2. preliminary or final plat ap i s y ithin the area of "The Village" as described by the attache • a . do (attach legal description of The Village lands) 3. applications for minor subdivisions, defined as a subdivision which results in four or fewer parcels, tracts, or lots from one or two existing parcels, tracts, or lots, unless it is determined that a plat is required for such a subdivision. Section 4. Effective Date This ordinance shall be in force and effect upon its adoption and publication according to the Lino Lakes City Charter. This ordinance shall be effective for one year after its effective date and shall expire at that time unless further extended. Passed by the Lino Lakes City Council this day of , 2001 ATTEST: John J. Bergeson, Mayor