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WORK SESSION AGENDA
CITY OF LINO LAKES
Monday
March 5, 2007
CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION
Community Room (not televised)
5:30 P.M.
1. Emergency Management Update
2. 1-35W/Lake Drive Improvements
3. ATV /Snowmobile Ordinance
4. Crime -Free Multi- Family Housing Ordinance
5. VLAWMO Joint Powers Agreement
6. 2007 Goals Setting Session
7. March 12 Regular Meeting Agenda Review
Adjourn
Gordon Heitke
From: HawkLaw1@aol.com
Sent: Friday, March 02, 2007 3:26 PM
To: Gordon Heitke
Subject: Re: Effect of Charter on JPA
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Gordon:
I am responding to your request for my opinion on whether or not the city council can enter into a joint powers agreement and
make financial contributions thereunder when such JPA gives budgeting control to a board of directors established in the JPA.
My legal opinion is that this is permissible.
Under the Lino Lake City Charter, Section 7.01 the city council has full authority over the financial affairs of the City. Under
Minnesota Statute 471.59, state law allows governmental bodies to enter into joint powers agreements to jointly and
cooperatively exercise any power common to each governmental unit. This state law also provides that the parties to the
agreement may provide for disbursements from public funds and that such funds may be paid to and disbursed by the
JPA organization as may be agreed upon between the joint powers participants.
Clearly the state statute contemplates transfer of City funds to the JPA organization. The decision to join the organization and
make financial contributions is done by the City Council. I do not read Section 7.01 of the Charter as being so broad as to
require City Council approval of a JPA boards budget decision in order to be a member. The act of reviewing and approving the
JPA along with knowledge of the financial obligations the JPA will impose upon the City satisfies Section 7.01 of the charter.
Bill Hawkins
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3/5/2007
March 6, 2007
The Honorable Michele Bachmann
US House of Representatives
412 Cannon HOB
Washington, DC 20515 -2306
Re: 2008 Appropriations Request
CSAH 14 Northerly Bypass
Anoka County, Minnesota
Dear Congresswoman Bachmann:
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Please consider this letter as confirmation of our strong support for the 2008 Appropriations
Application for the CSAH 14 Northerly Bypass submitted by Anoka County.
The CSAH 14 Corridor has become relied on as a primary route between I -35W and I -35E, but
was never intended to handle the anticipated traffic for this use. Our joint study on CSAH 14
documented the need for this bypass to avoid the detrimental affects of added traffic on this
existing corridor through a very environmentally sensitive area in the Rice Creek Chain of Lakes
Regional Park.
Thank you for your consideration of this very significant transportation improvement within the
2008 appropriations cycle.
Sincerely,
John Bergeson
Mayor, City of Lino Lakes
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WORK SESSION MEMORANDUM
To: City Council
From: Michael Grochala
Date: March 5, 2006
Re:
Work Session Item 2
I -35W /Lake Drive Improvement Project
PROJECT STATUS
Design
Final Design for the project has been completed and submitted for Mn /DOT for
final approval. Staff will be requesting council approval of the plans and
specifications and authorization to advertise for bids at the March 12 City Council
meeting. The project schedule is proposed as follows:
City Approval of Plans & Specs/ Advertise for Bids
Bid Opening
City Awards Contract
Start Construction
Substantial Completion
Final Completion
March 12, 2007
April 13, 2007
April 26, 2007
May, 2007
June, 2008
October 2008
We have reached agreement with Mn /DOT on the aesthetic design of the bridge.
The bridge exterior will include a "cracked" granite block relief with a three color
stain applied. The east side of the bridge, adjacent to the trail, will include a iron
railing matching the existing railing within the Woods Edge Development. A
graphic of the bridge design will be available at the work session.
Streetscaping options on Lake Dr are somewhat limited, but where applicable we
are carrying forward design elements from the Legacy at Woods Edge project.
Landscaping efforts are being concentrated around the two ponds adjacent to
the Marshan Lane residential area in accordance with the council's previous
direction.
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Right of Way Acquisition
A total of sixteen (16) parcels are affected by the project. The total appraised
value of the right -of -way to be acquired is approximately $1,300,000. Offer
letters, accompanied with a copy of the property appraisal, was distributed to
property owners as of September 27, 2006.
We have reached agreement for direct purchase on 15 of the 16 parcels.
Settlement transactions have been completed on 13 of these parcels. Two
parcels have closing dates set for the next two weeks. Therefore it appears that
only one parcel will be subject to eminent domain proceedings. The District
Court has previously approved the public purpose of the acquisition and
established a March 15th possession date.
Funding
The estimated project cost is approximately $10,350,000. This estimate includes
all anticipated costs (engineering, legal, construction, land acquisition) as well as
approximately $800,000 for contingency purposes.
The City's share of the project cost is approximately $5.5 million. The City
previously identified approximately $2.5 million as part of the Legacy at Woods
Edge project. The remaining funding sources proposed include the Trunk
Highway 49 Turnback funds ($955,000) and the use of Municipal State Aid
Street funding. City staff is working with Springsted Inc., and Kennedy & Graven
to complete the financing package.
COUNCIL DIRECTION
None Required. Staff will be available to address project related questions in
preparation for consideration of plan approval and bidding.
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WS — Item 3
WORK SESSION STAFF REPORT
Work Session Item 3
Date: Council Work Session, March 5, 2007
To: City Council
From: Gordon Heitke
Re: Updated ATV /Snowmobile Ordinance
Background
Chief Pecchia is drafting an updated ordinance regulating the use of all- terrain
vehicles (ATVs) and snowmobiles within the City of Lino Lakes. Staff will be
discussing the impetus for this update as well as some alternative ordinance
provisions. It is intended that the draft new ordinance will be ready for Council
consideration in the near future.
Requested Council Direction
Staff is seeking some general direction from the Council on the provisions of the new
ordinance.
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WS — Item 4
WORK SESSION STAFF REPORT
Work Session Item 4
Date: Council Work Session, March 5, 2007
To: City Council
From: Gordon Heitke
Re: Crime -Free Multi- Family Housing Ordinance
Background
With the approval of a new rental apartment building in Lino Lakes, the Police
Department and Community Development Department are being proactive by
developing an ordinance directed at rental properties for the purpose of preventing
criminal activity. A general overview of the intent and content of the ordinance will
be discussed. It is intended that the draft new ordinance will be ready for Council
consideration at a future meeting.
Requested Council Direction
Staff is seeking any direction that the council may wish to provide in the
development of this ordinance.
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WS — Item 5
WORK SESSION STAFF REPORT
Work Session Item 5
Date: Council Work Session, March 5, 2007
To: City Council
From: Gordon Heitke
Re: VLAWMO JPA Issues
Background
As briefly discussed at the February 26 Council work session, some questions have
emerged related to the recently approved VLAWMO JPA. During discussions of
the draft JPA, it was indicated that member units would be approving the
VLAWMO annual operating budget. The Board of Water and Soil Resources, the
overseeing state agency, is taking the position that the VLAWMO Board is to have
the authority to approve the budget. Council member Carlson has questioned as to
whether that could be allowed under the provisions of the Lino Lakes Charter. Staff
is also now concerned as to whether member units will have approval authority on
capital improvement projects. Staff will provide an update at the meeting.
Requested Council Direction
Any Council direction is pending the updated information available at the time of
the work session.
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WS — Item 6
WORK SESSION STAFF REPORT
Work Session Item 6
Date: Council Work Session, March 5, 2007
To: City Council
From: Gordon Heitke
Re: 2007 Goals Setting Session
Background
The Lino Lakes City Council establishes its annual goals early in the calendar year.
In order to save on facilitation costs, staff is suggesting that the Council schedule the
goals setting session for March 28 or March 27 as an alternate date.
Requested Council Direction
Staff is seeking a date for the 2007 goals setting session.
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