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WORK SESSION AGENDA
CITY OF LINO LAKES
November 1, 2010
CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION
Community Room (not televised)
5:30 P.M.
1 Minnesota Metro North Tourism Update and Budget Review (Steve Markuson,
Executive Director)
1.1. Presentation from Fire Chief Jerry Streich
1.2 Building Repairs at Fire Station #2
2. Weekly Progress Report
3. IMEDC Motorsports Facility Proposal (Jim Farnum and Tom Gump, IMEDC, Mary
Divine)
4. Council Code of Conduct
5. Comprehensive Plan
6. Home Occupations
7. Century Farms North 5th Addition PUD amendment
Review Regular Agenda
Adjourn
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WS — Item 1
WORK SESSION STAFF REPORT
Work Session Item 1
Date: November 1, 2010
To: City Council
From: Mary Alice Divine
Re: Minnesota Metro North Tourism Bureau 2011 Budget
Background
Twin Cities Gateway, the new moniker of the Minnesota Metro North Tourism Bureau
has established its 2011 budget. According to the by -laws, the annual budget shall be
reviewed by each member city.
Council will recall that at the request of the local hotels, the council approved a 3% hotel
tax beginning in January 2010 which is used to fund the tourism bureau. The bureau has
accomplished a great deal in 2010, including hiring its executive director, developing
branding and marketing tools and establishing the new website.
Budget summary:
• FY2011 budget: $530,000.
• Fund Balance /budget reserve: $99,000
• Operating Expenses: $120,000
• Marketing Expenditures: $372,200
The City and the Hampton Inn & Suites have seen immediate benefits from its
membership in the bureau. The Lino Lakes Lions were awarded $2,000 for expansion of
Blue Heron Days events, and the Hampton Inn has seen steady increase in hotel nights.
The website is nearing completion, and provides an excellent opportunity to feature the
amenities and activities available to those who are visiting this city.
The 2011 revenues will be spent for operations; regional meetings and conference
marketing; a regional marketing grant program; regional marketing promotion and
advertising, and community festivals grant program.
Steve Markuson, the executive director of MMNT, will be attending to introduce himself
to council members, to give council a brief review of the budget,which was approved by
the board of directors in September, and answer any questions the council may have.
Requested Council Direction
1. Place on council consent agenda for consideration on November 8.
2. Place on the regular agenda for consideration on November 8.
3. Do not place on agenda.
Attachments:
1. Memorandum and Budget Summary from Steve Markuson
2. Summary of taxes collected by city through September 2010
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Memorandum
Date: September 27, 2010
To: Lino Lakes City Council
From: Steve Markuson
Minnesota Metro North Tourism
Contact: 651 488 5145 / steve @tcgateway.com
Subject: MMNT FYI 1 Budget
Enclosed, for review is a copy of the FYI 1 budget for Minnesota Metro North
Tourism (MMNT), the local visitors bureau representing Anoka / Blaine / Coon
Rapids / Fridley / Ham Lake / Lino Lakes / Mounds View / New Brighton /
Shoreview. The FY1 1 budget was approved by the MMNT Board of Directions at
its September 14 meeting.
The Bureau is funded by the local option lodging tax collected by the above
cities. The FY1 1 Budget is provided per the terms of the Convention & Tourism
Bureau Agreement with the City of Lino Lakes that states, "The Bureau shall
submit its annual budget for review by the City on or before the first day of
October of the year preceding the effective date of the budget."
NOTE: While Minnesota Metro North Tourism (MMNT) is the incorporated name
of the organization, the Bureau is doing business as Twin Cities Gateway - which
is more reflective of the destination and is much more appropriate for marketing
/ promotional purposes.
Twin Cities Gateway FY11 Budget Highlights:
• The projected budget for FY1 1 for the Bureau for 01/01/1 - 12/31/11 , is
$530,000
• The Bureau is maintaining a healthy fund balance / budget reserve - with
the reserve projected to be $99,000 at the end of FY11, which is
December 31, 2011.
• Administrative and overhead expenses are minimized with 23% of the
annual budget allocated for administrative / overhead and 700 of the
annual budget allocated for marketing / advertising / promotion. 6% is
allocated to increase the year- over -year budget reserve.
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Twin Cities Gateway FY11 Budget Summary Details:
• Regional Meetings & Conference Marketing - these funds will be used to
market, promote, and stimulate additional meetings and conferences to
be held at venues throughout the regional destination area. Print
advertising and online marketing will be the principal means of reaching
prospective meeting and conference planners.
• Community Festivals & Grants Program - as in previous years, these funds
will be allocated directly to each of the nine (9) member communities of
the Bureau to be used to market and promote its signature festival and
event. The City will request the funding for its specific event and the
Bureau will disperse the funds to the City for distribution to the festival or
event organizers.
• Regional Marketing Grant Program - these funds will be available to the
Bureau's member communities and regional organizations to help offset
the costs of creating, developing and hosting events and activities with a
regional impact. Regional marketing grant funds will be available to bid
for new events and tournaments; create and promote new events; and to
retain, host and promote existing events. Grant funds will require
matching funds and applicants must meet specific program criteria.
• Regional Marketing / Promotion / Advertising - these funds will be used to
market and promote the Twin Cities Gateway as a visitor destination for
travelers coming to the Twin Cities area, as well as prospective visitors who
may be interested, or persuaded to visit. Promotional methods may
include, but are not limited to print advertising, online marketing, direct
mail / direct response, public & media relations activities, sponsorships,
marketing partnerships and the development / production of promotional
materials.
The City of Lino Lakes is represented on the MMNT Board of Directors by Mary
Alice Devine / Economic Development and Barbara White / Hampton Inn.
Please feel free to contact me directly with any questions regarding the FY1 1
Budget, or any other Twin Cities Gateway Tourism Bureau opportunities, or issues
you may have. Telephone: 651 488 5145 / email: steve @tcgateway.com
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FY11 SUMMARY BUDGET / OCTOBER 1, 2010
BUDGET RESERVE / Beginning of FY11 / 01.01.11
REVENUES AND OTHER INCOME SOURCES
Income Expenses Reserve % of Budget
Lodging Tax Receipts from 9 Cities 520,000
Explore Minnesota Tourism Marketing Grant 10,000
Revenue Total: 530,000
69,000
100%
FY11 OPERATING EXPENDITURES
Administrative & Overhead Expenses 90,000
Other Miscellaneous Expenses 20,000
City of Blaine (Fiscal Agent Services) 4,800
Organizational Insurance 1,000
Organizational Memberships 4,800
Operating Expenditures Sub - Total: 120,600 23%
MARKETING EXPENDITURES
Website Updates / Hosting / Maintenance 10,000
Regional Meetings & Conference Marketing 20,000
Community Festivals & Events Grants 38,400
Regional Marketing Grant Program 134,100
Regional Marketing / Advertising / Promotion 176,900
Marketing Expenditure Sub - Total: 379,400 72%
FY11 Revenue Over / Under Expenditures 30,000 5%
BUDGET RESERVE / End of FY11 / 12.31.10 99,000
Anoka / Blaine / Coon Rapids / Fridley / Ham Lake /
Lino Lakes / Mounds View / New Brighton / Shoreview
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WS — Item 1.1
WORK SESSION STAFF REPORT
Work Session Item 1.1
Date: November 1, 2010
To: City Council
From: Jeff Karlson, City Administrator
Re: Presentation from Fire Chief Jerry Streich
Mayor Reinert asked Chief Streich to update the Council on a couple of projects he has
been working on, which the CFD Steering Committee approved last Thursday night. One
involves expanding the certified EMT training program to generate additional revenue for
the fire department. The other to implement a "duty crew" program in order to staff the
fire station during weekends and holidays.
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ITEM #4 - Mobile EMT
7741 LAKE DRIVE ° LINO LAKES, MN 55014
PHONE 651.784.7472 ° FAX 551.784.2427
In 2008 the Centennial Fire District became a registered training facility with the MN Emergency Medical
Services Regulatory Board (EMSRB). The purpose for becoming registered was to have our own staff
teach what was needed to maintain our Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) certifications. We are
required to have at least 24 hours of continuing education in the field of medicine in order to stay
current.
Along with the recertification hours, there was a need to train each new hire to become an initial EMT as
required to become a CFD firefighter. The initial training for the EMT program is 114 hours with a
national test that is very difficult. In fact, it is said to be one of the hardest tests most have ever taken!
The typical cost today for a new EMT is $1400. With the need for recertification and initial training on a
regular basis, the CFD saves over $13,000 annually by providing training from our own staff.
As the classes progressed into a college level training facility, we were able to open the classroom up to
anyone that wanted to become a certified EMT or needed refresher training. The students have ranged
from college students to long time firefighters and graduated with some of the highest test scores in the
state. We are offering 4 classes a year and charge $1250 per student for the classes offered. Currently
CFD staff is teaching these classes and are paid at a rate of $17.00 per hour.
The presentation that will occur at Thursday's meeting is to discuss an addition to the training program
that could generate even more revenue. With the "share services" theme in mind, I am proposing to go
mobile and offer medical training to other agencies around our area. Not only will this help fill the gaps
in the revenue shortfalls we are faced with, but it will also allow us to become known in the area as a
medical training site to increase our initial EMT training attendance held at our station.
I feel the time is right to move forward with this as a long time local training provider has closed down
due to a health reasons. Many local agencies have had contracts with this service and are now looking
for a provider. I already have commitments from several local chiefs to meet and discuss our services. If
the classes and contracts continue to grow, I see this becoming a significant revenue source for us. The
recent economy has pushed us to "think outside the box" to maintain services and generating revenue.
I believe that is what we are doing.
Though I am not able to clearly show all the classes that we may receive contracts for, I think it will be
limited by the number of staff we can get to teach the classes. For 2011 we plan to offer 3 -4 initial
classes and have 5 annual contracts with other agencies to start with.
This project is only to generate more revenue. The focus will always remain on the mission the
Centennial Fire District strives to provide on a daily basis.
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ITEM #5 — Duty 9ffi r Program
7741 LAKE DRIVE LINO LAKES, MN 55014
PHONE 651.784.7472 7- FAX 651.784.2427
In May of 2007 the United States Fire Administration published a document known as FA-
310, Retention and Recruitment for the Volunteer Emergency Services 2007. The document
was created at the request of the International Fire Chief Association as they have seen a
dramatic decrease in the amount of volunteers that want to give their time to the fire service.
Through the research, the document noted that people are still willing to volunteer if:
• The experience is rewarding and worth their time.
• The training requirements are not excessive.
• The time demands are adaptable and manageable.
• They are rewarded with a personal sense of value.
• There is good leadership minimizing conflict.
• There is ample support for the organization.
I have been working on all these items by adding an awards program, holding people
accountable, requiring training that is challenging and realistic, being more transparent,
communicating better, including family events and more. These have all helped increase
moral and retained staff that were considering leaving prior to these changes.
As I review the data within our reporting system, I am seeing less and less people coming to
incidents during the daytime hours, holidays, and weekends. This time is often family time
and requires our volunteers to make a decision to either spend time with their family and
friends or respond to an incident.
In order to change with the times and meet the demands that volunteers are requesting, many
local agencies are moving to a "Duty Crew" model of staffing the fire stations. Some Chiefs
have used this .model to convince their staff to move to full -time status with the fire
department. That' is not niy intent here. I am only looking for ways to offer our volunteers
another way to participate in our system and minimize the demands placed upon their
families.
Today all the firefighters carry a voice pager. When the 911 call comes in, the dispatcher
pages the CFD over the pager and IF the firefighter can respond to the call, he or she will go
to their assigned station, wait for others, and respond to the scene. In order to be in good
standing with the fire district, each firefighter has to make 25% of all the calls for their
assigned station. They do not however, know when those calls will come. It may be during
their work hours, at Christmas dinner or their kid's championship soccer game.
I would Iike to move to staffing model that allows me to schedule them at the fire station for
a minimum of 4 hours at a time during selected holidays (to start) and then weekends. I
would have three people_on at a time and pay them a premium rate during the holidays. They
would receive their regular pay during the weekend shifts and be required to work so many
weekend shifts per year. If this were to occur they would not have to come back to a call
unless there was an all station call for a major emergency.
Over the last 5 years we have had and average of 8 people respond to each incident. We will
reduce that to three AND they can schedule when they are going to be at the fire station .
which will take some of the time commitment off of them.
While at the station, I will have those on- shift conduct maintenance, training and fire
prevention demonstrations. By doing so, I will reduce my overall expenditure for these line
items saving the fire district money over all I think it is a win -win and this program will
increase the overall experience of the firefighter.
In speaking with the Administrators, I would like to start this program in 2011 starting with
defined holidays and some weekends such as deer and fish openers. We tend to lose a lot of
staff during this time frame. In a few cases this past year, no one has shown up for the
incident other than the Duty Officer!
On Thursday we will discuss this program further and 1 will bring a copy of the selected
holidays and weekends. Again, I believe this is a great way to maintain volunteers and needs
to be looked at as a viable way to maintain our volunteers.
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WORK SESSION STAFF REPORT
Work Session Item 1.2
Date: November 1, 2010
To: City Council
From: Jeff Karlson, City Administrator
Re: Building Repairs at Fire Station #2
WS — Item 1.2
Chief Streich pointed out that building repairs are needed at Fire Station #2. He would
like to obtain bids to replace several windows and doors. The funds would have to come
from the Building and Equipment Reserve Fund or reserve funds from the 2010 budget.
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CENTENNIAL FIRE DISTRICT
s WWW.CENTENNIALFIRE.ORG
October 27, 2010
Jeff Karlson, City Administrator
City of Lino Lakes
600 Town Center Parkway
Lino Lakes, MN 5014
Subject: Building Repairs
Jeff,
7741 LAKE DRIVE " UNO LAKES, MN 55014
PHONE 651.784.7472 . FAX 651184.2427
We are in need of some building repairs at the fire station located at 7741 Lake Drive. Though
we have discussed the leaking roof in the past, the recent rain showed that there is a more
immediate need to have the windows repaired or replaced. The glazing in the windows within
the building has deteriorated allowing large drafts and water to enter the building. Some of the
window sills are warping due to the excess water and I am concerned that mold may set in as
the temperature lowers. I understand that a mold issue has occurred here in the past requiring
the medics to leave the premises for some time until it could be repaired.
Along with that repair and the roof, we are in need of a new service door which is warped and
rusting from the inside out, as well as tile repair on the exterior.
I have not received bids for these projects but would be happy to get some if you would like.
The Centennial Fire District Joint Powers Agreement states each city is responsible for the
capital repairs of their building.
I have attached some photographs for your review. Please contact me if you have any
questions.
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MANAGEMENT TEAM'S
Weekly Progress Report
November 1, 2010
Police Chief Replacement
Process
Organizational Review
Comprehensive Plan
Amendments
RFP's for Contracted
Services
Even -Year City Elections
Sign Ordinance
Home Occupation Permits
Charter Commission Minutes
10/4 Council directed staff to begin
search process without an outside con
10/4 City Administrator directed to begin
preparing plan for an internal analysis
10/4 Tabled. No additional concerns
were raised.
10/4 Staff was directed to put together a
list of contracts and time schedule for
reviewing contracts
10/4 Proposal was made to consider
going to even -year municipal elections
10/4 Staff asked to change sign ordinance
to coincide with absentee voting
10 /11 Council directed staff to report on
regulations for home occupation permits
10/25 Council asked that this be included
on the next budget work session agenda
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Position will be posted the
week of Nov. 1 -5
In progress
Included on tonight's work
session agenda
Staff is preparing RFP's for
engineering services and agent
of record
Charter Commission will not
review until its Jan. meeting
Staff will amend the ordinance
for Council action
Included on tonight's work
session agenda
Staff will add this to the Nov.
10 work session agenda
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WS — Item 3
WORK SESSION STAFF REPORT
Work Session Item 3
Date: November 1, 2010
To: City Council
From: Mary Alice Divine
Re: Motorsports Facility
Background
The city was approached by a development team, International Motorsports
Entertainment Development Co. (IMEDC), who was invited to make a short presentation
to the City Council at a work session on August 23. They have had interest for the past
several years in a site within the metro area and their preferred site is in Lino Lakes. The
council listened and expressed concerns about noise, traffic, and other negative impacts
that this facility could have on Lino Lakes, as well as the potential economic benefits.
The developers have since had one meeting with staff, and met with EDAC on September
30, giving essentially the same presentation as they gave to Council. EDAC made a
recommendation that a potential $250 million facility merited further discovery. EDAC
recognized that it's a very preliminary concept and there are a number of issues that must
be thoroughly analyzed including traffic and noise, but it has the potential to generate
significant economic development and tax base.
Attached you will find a Phase 1 Business Plan submitted to the city from IMEDC. Phase
1 includes the racing facilities, possible adjoining or directly located hotels, an event and
meeting center and support buildings. The plan provides more detail regarding the
number and type of motorsports events that would occur. Listed in the plan:
Facility Motorsports Events (Estimated)
Oval
• 4 Oval Major Event days. National events. Attendance per event 65,000 yrs 1 -2.
o 90,000 per event yr 3 and after.
o Loudest Events, most traffic and most spectators. Expect to meet
Minnesota noise standards.
o These national events normally involve a Saturday and Sunday event.
Thus one weekend would have 2 Event days.
• 8 Oval Regional Event Days. These events are regional in scope. Traveling teams.
o Events include lesser powered vehicles and attendance is approximately
one third to one half that of a National event. 20,000 to 40,000 attendees.
Events are normally one day events and held in connection with a local
event.
• 16 Local Oval Event Days Sportsman (not including the 8 events held with
Regional events)
o These events consist of yet less horse powered vehicles. Attendance is
estimated in the
o 10,000 to 20,000 range (except on the regional event days).
Total Estimated Oval days 28.
Drag Strip,
• 4 National Event days. Attendance for a 4 day event daily basis is expected in the
30,000 range per day.
o These events produce short bursts of a high decibel. Short burst are
normally under 5 seconds. Expect to meet Minnesota Noise Standard.
o 8 Regional Event days Attendance is expected in the 30,000 range. Events
are normally 2 day events. Less powered vehicles.
• 26 Local event days. These events are sportsman events. Attendance is
approximately
o 2000 per event. Less powered vehicles with few attending other than team
families and friends. Local sportsman will also race on regional event
days. Many of these vehicles are street legal.
On regional and local event days, the Oval and Drag strip will likely and when feasible
be operating simultaneously, thus reducing the number of actual days.
Total Estimated Drag Strip days 38.
Development Process:
This is a project in the earliest concept stage. Before proceeding, a mandatory
Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) must be completed. An EIS does not provide
approvals of anything, it provides information. The EIS would assess the impacts on a
wide range of issues, and necessary remediation of these impacts, including but not
limited to:
• Traffic generated, infrastructure needs and access
• Sanitary sewer and water needs and regional ability to service those needs
• Wetland impacts and stormwater management
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• Noise levels
• Impacts on other city infrastructure and service capabilities
This would be a multi jurisdictional project that would include the Metropolitan Council,
MnDOT, Anoka County, Washington County, Rice Creek Watershed District and the
bordering Cities of Columbus, Hugo and Forest Lake.
The current Comprehensive Plan and zoning does not accommodate a sports facility. The
land is guided in the draft Comp Plan as Urban Reserve and is zoned rural. The
Comprehensive Plan would need to be amended and the land would then have to be
rezoned. Since the city's zoning ordinance does not contemplate a large sports facility,
the zoning ordinance would likely have to be amended.
Through this entire process there would be ample opportunities to assess the actual
impacts of the facility, study impacts on other cities with similar facilities, get public
input and weigh the economic benefits versus any negative impacts to the city.
The developers are requesting a show of support from the City Council for the concept of
a motorsports facility in Lino Lakes before they begin the costly and time consuming EIS
process. While that is understandable, it is clear that the City Council cannot provide
IMEDC with a concept approval that is binding at this early stage of discovery, and
financial risk is inherent in any project of this scope.
Some points the Council may want to consider if the Council chooses to give a
nonbinding preliminary nod to the idea of a motorsports facility in Lino Lakes are:
• The City Council set goals in 2007 to promote economic development to increase
jobs and tax base.
• The I -35E Corridor has been identified in the draft Comp Plan as having potential
to develop major projects that serve the region because of the availability of land
and access to major freeways.
• International Motorsports Entertainment Development Company (IMEDC) has
approached the City with a concept for a motorsports facility to encompass
approximately 400 acres in the northeast corner of Lino Lakes abutting the Cities
of Columbus and Hugo.
• IMEDC has declared that local public funding is not requested for assistance in
financing this proposed project.
• An Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) is mandatory according to state law,
which will analyze the potential for significant environmental, economic,
employment and sociological effects resulting from the facility.
• An EIS analyzes appropriate alternatives to the proposed action and explores
methods by which adverse environmental impacts of an action could be
mitigated.
• The city cannot by law make any final project approvals until the EIS is
complete.
• The City has been shown only a concept of the proposed facility and has received
no formal application from IMEDC.
• IMEDC has not provided the city with financial guarantees.
The City Council has several options.
1. The Council could conditionally support the concept of a motorsports facility in
Lino Lakes provided all potentially negative impacts are mitigated to the city's
satisfaction. This does not constitute any formal approval and does not hold the
City Council to any future actions or approvals. At best it provides the developers
with the understanding that this current City Council believes the concept
deserves further exploration.
2. The City Council could conclude that the draft 2030 Comprehensive Plan does
not support this type of use in Lino Lakes and the City Council would not
consider this a suitable use in Lino Lakes under any circumstances and inform the
developers it would not support an amendment to the Comprehensive Plan.
3. The City Council could choose to provide no direction and IMEDC would have to
decide whether it wishes to proceed with a project proposal /land use application
and EIS.
Requested Council Direction
Council prerogative
Attachments:
IMEDC Phase 1 Business Plan
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INTERNATIONAL MOTORSPORTS ENTERTAINMENT AND DEVELOPMENT
CORPORATION
BUSINESS PLAN
LINO LAKES, CITY OF COLUMBUS
AN IMEDC MOTORSPORTS DEVELOPMENT
Phase 1
3989 Central Avenue N.E.; Suite 200B; Minneapolis, Minnesota 55421
LINO LAKES CITY OF COLUMBUS
Business Plan
Facility Cost, Estimate
Including FFE $235,000,000.00
Working Capital $15,000,000.00
Land $50,000,000.00
Mission Statement
International Motorsports Entertainment & Development Corporation plans to own
and operate a motorsports facility serving Minneapolis, St. Paul and surrounding
markets. Our primary target market audience is automobile and motorcycle
enthusiasts, who enjoy and participate in motorsports related activities. However, the
facilities lend themselves to many other non- motorsports activities.
The facilities will also serve the community through Emergency Vehicle training
capabilities, providing a safe environment for the public safety personnel.
IMEDC will also provide safe, convenient, high quality track time to the high
performance automobile and motorcycle enthusiasts, as well as amateur racers who
need a suitable place to compete and to practice.
The state of the art facility design will be unique in the Twin City metropolitan area in
that it is specifically designed to accommodate a full range of amateur to professional
events. The quality of the IMEDC facility will be comparable to those of the latest state
of the art entertainment facilities of all types. These facilities will enhance the "total
experience" of entertainment and IMEDC will seek to market a complete portfolio of relevant
events, products and service offerings.
Our goal in the near term is to prove the viability of a multi -use facility concept, as a
vital part of the community and an investment in the future growth of the local
community and surrounding markets.
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Services
Services offered will include:
Organized sanctioned spectator events. Track time for team rental, track rental for
corporate use, high performance driving and riding courses, and racing apparel and
accessories.
The track will be available for rent to commercial clients including automobile and
motorcycle manufacturers, law enforcement training, car and motorcycle clubs,
professional race teams, and amateur racing sanction bodies. The facilities and
grounds will be available in part or as a whole for special interest group rentals,
corporate, industry specific, entertainment promotions and community functions.
Meeting and Office Space. Meeting, office space, and event space will be available for
local clubs and organizations such as local car clubs and sanctioning bodies, as well
as environmental testing and educational institutions.
IMEDC plans to file a federal trademark application for the name "TBD" to promote the
area.
Business Synergies
IMEDC understands the most important relationship is with the community in which
the facility is located. Providing all that is expected of a good neighbor is of course of a
very high importance throughout the life of the project.
IMEDC management feels that it will be able to add to the local community and, at the
same time, control sound and traffic at the facility, and that by doing so, our Good
neighbor status will be maintained.
These facilities will enhance the demand for a variety of entertainment options in the
Twin Cities market because a suitable venue in which to hold outdoor gatherings such
as is being designed does not currently exist in this market. An association with the
facilities will represent a competitive advantage for local and regional and national
businesses and retailers. IMEDC intends to leverage synergies by partnering with
clubs, businesses and retailers in the local market.
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Industry Analysis
IMEDC believes that an untapped market exists locally for professional motorsports
entertainment as well for safe amateur racing. Furthermore, we feel that a number of
societal, demographic and economic factors will drive previously unrecognized demand
for the types of services the facility offers.
Tracks provide a relatively safe venue in which to explore the performance of a sports
car or motorcycle. They also provide an attractive alternative to amateur racing for the
casual enthusiast or individual.
Many street legal performance car owners will benefit from an opportunity to use the
facility. The greatest amount of amateur racing is anticipated from street legal
vehicles.
The facilities are planned to be conveniently located near the Twin Cities metro market
providing local residents with an enjoyable state of the art facility to enjoy and a safe
environment.
IMEDC principals believe with the increased interest in many types of alternative and
multi entertainment concepts, including but not limited to combined music and car
shows, the facilities have considerable potential in the Minneapolis - St. Paul metro
market.
Most of the tracks built throughout the U.S. except in the very recent years offer very
little environmental engineering. The concept of environmental awareness is now
commonly accepted and this facility is being designed as a model to follow.
IMEDC expects to be within the Minnesota noise standards. A variance may be
requested for a specific and significant event should noise modeling find that the event
is likely to exceed the Minnesota noise standards but it is deemed that the event is
significant to the community and the facility.
IMEDC expects the professional events to be the loudest due to the close competition
and the power of the vehicles competing. The Regional events are expected to have
significantly less noise due to the type of competition and the vehicle power as well as
the nature of the competition being less equal. Local events on a track of this scope
will allow even less noise due to the track size, competition and type of vehicles.
IMEDC management believes there is tremendous opportunity to develop a successful
design and revenue model in a virtually untapped Twin Cities metro area market.
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IMEDC plans to open this facility north of Twin City Metro area within 25 minutes of
the Minneapolis and St. Paul market and target motorsports and non motorsports
enthusiasts alike to the multi use facility.
Customers Being Targeted
The facility will target both retail (race fan and event customer) and wholesale (track
rental and event) customers. The medium to long term objective is to derive primary
revenue from retail customers, (race fans, and corporate involvement). During the
"ramp up" phase, rental of the facility to wholesale customers will be used to increase
utilization and generate awareness and interest in the facility through club and
sportsman involvement and involvement of the emergency safe driving and training
programs.
Wholesale Customers
Adequate track utilization will be ensured through track rental to outside clubs and
organizations. Prospects include automobile and motorcycle manufactures (testing,
media programs etc.), law enforcement agencies, car and motorcycle clubs,
professional race teams, and amateur racing sanctioning bodies (SCCA, AMA, etc.).
Prospects will be solicited via direct mail and follow up sales calls by phone or in
person.
Competition
No other modern state of the art facility of this design and configuration exists near
the Minneapolis -St. Paul area, or in the State of Minnesota.
Facility Motorsports Events (Estimated).
4 Oval Major Event days. National events. Attendance per event 65,000 yrs 1 -2.
90,000 per event yr 3 and after.
Loudest Events, most traffic and most spectators. Expect to meet Minnesota noise
standards.
These national events normally involve a Saturday and Sunday event. Thus one
weekend would have 2 Event days.
8 Oval Regional Event Days. These events are regional in scope. Traveling teams.
Events include lesser powered vehicles and attendance is approximately one third to
one half that of a National event. 20,000 to 40,000 attendees. Events are normally one
day events and held in connection with a local event.
• 16 Local Oval Event Days Sportsman (not including the 8 events held with Regional
events)
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These events consist of yet less horse powered vehicles. Attendance is estimated in the
10,000 to 20,000 range (except on the regional event days).
Total Estimated Oval days 28.
Drag Strip,
4 National Event days. Attendance for a 4 day event daily basis is expected in the
30,000 range per day.
These events produce short bursts of a high decibel. Short burst are normally under 5
seconds. Expect to meet Minnesota Noise Standard.
8 Regional Event days Attendance is expected in the 30,000 range. Events are
normally 2 day events. Less powered vehicles.
26 Local event days. These events are sportsman events. Attendance is approximately
2000 per event. Less powered vehicles with few attending other than team families and
friends. Local sportsman will also race on regional event days. Many of these vehicles
are street legal.
On regional and local event days, the Oval and Drag strip will likely and when feasible
be operating simultaneously, thus reducing the number of actual days.
Total Estimated Drag Strip days 38.
Property Development
Real Estate
IMEDC has over 400 acres of suitable real estate within convenient driving distance of
the Minneapolis -St. Paul metropolitan area under an L.O.I. The Land currently being
procured is within 25 minutes of the Twin Cities central metropolitan area. The land
is located within the city limits of Lino Lakes and The City of Columbus.
This property serves the convenience and ease of location for future growth from both
local and major cities. By acquiring all required real estate at the onset, management
hopes to prevent the possibility of opportunistic pricing of adjoining land or futuristic
zoning issues.
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PHASE One. The management recognizes the need and utility of peripheral
development. Phase one of the project includes the racing facilities, possible adjoining
or directly located hotels, an event and meeting center as well as support buildings.
PHASE Two and further development is currently planned to be pursued with the
direct involvement of the community and community economic development advisors,
as not to diminish current developments already in the communities.
Track Design
IMEDC's track design team at Baskerville Architectural and Engineering is located in
Richmond Virginia. Team Baskerville has been an IMEDC partner since its inception
and provides exceptional track and architectural design services. An advantage to
IMEDC's use of Baskerville is their knowledge regarding current sanction regulations
and safety provisions. Many of Baskervilles' design principals also engage in amateur
motorsports providing another level of insight.
Track Building Construction
Track and Building construction, including land preparation, excavation, paving and .
building construction represents a significant portion of the total initial development
cost of the facilities. Track specifications will be provided by Baskervill Engineering
Services. Bids for individual elements of the construction will be solicited from local
providers. Mortenson Construction, contractors of the recently award winning
Minnesota Twins Target Field Stadium and of the Minnesota Gophers TCF Stadium
have been involved providing IMEDC with cost and timing estimates.
Operations
The primary focus is to serve the metropolitan sports and entertainment market with
sanctioned racing events. However other limited events and revenue producing
activities will be offered and available at the facility. These other events include public
"for a fee" track time, public music events and concerts, car shows, swap meets,
corporate entertaining, community focused events.
IMEDC's corporate partners may be offered the opportunity to build or have built
additional suites and facilities for their own private and company use.
The track VIP club and dining facility will be open during some days, evenings and
weekends providing first class dining experience while viewing a portion of the track.
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Contracted ambulance service (on site when track is active) and grounds
keeping /maintenance will be implemented to maintain the highest integrity of the
facility.
Marketing & Sales Strategy
IMEDC will solicit sales and promote all events through an interactive website
promoting the facility and area, direct marketing, email, social networking mediums
and through enthusiasts clubs and organizers prior to completion of construction of
the facility. Track rentals to enthusiasts groups and independent car clubs will
showcase the facility, in addition to providing an additional revenue stream. Periodic
open house events, including a pre development open house will be held to introduce
the facility to prospects and encourage word of mouth marketing. Media coverage in
enthusiasts' publications is expected once the facility concept is approved.
Management
IMEDC Principals bring numerous years of managerial experience in the motorsports
industry in marketing, sales, public affairs and general management to the venture.
Each will provide hands on approach and a full time general manager and staff will be
hired prior to launch.
Stage of Development
IMEDC is currently involved in equity and debt funding to launch the Twin Cities area
project. Designed to serve the Minneapolis — St. Paul Metropolitan area, the facility will
become known as a destination asset to the State of Minnesota. The twin Cities
Market is home to many fortune 500 corporations currently involved in motorsports.
Financials
The primary revenue sources will be from event revenue and sales, broadcasting
revenue from sanctioned racing events, track and facility rentals and events,
sponsorship, corporate naming rights. Additional revenue sources may include high
performance driving and riding courses, retail food and novelty sales.
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Memorandum
To: City Council
From: Jeff Karlson
Date: November 1, 2010
Re: Council Code of Conduct
W.S. Item #4
Councilmember O'Donnell asked that the Council Code of Conduct be placed on this
work session agenda. Attached you will find a Code of Conduct policy from the Code of
Ordinances, the Council Code of Conduct adopted by the City Council in 2006, and a
draft Code of Conduct policy from the Charter Commission.
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Lino Lakes City Charter
CHAPTER XII. MISCELLANEOUS AND TRANSITORY PROVISIONS
Section 12.01. Official Publication. The Council shall annually
designate a legal newspaper of general circulation in the City as
its' official newspaper in which shall be published ordinances and
other matters required by law and this Charter to be so published,
as well as such other matters as the Council may deem it in the
public interest to have published in this manner.
Section 12.02. Oath of Office. Every officer of the City shall,
before entering upon the duties of his /her office, take and
subscribe an oath of office in substantially the following form:
"I do solemnly swear (or affirm) to support the Constitution of the
United States and of this State and to discharge faithfully the
duties devolving upon me as (Mayor, Council Member, Clerk -
Treasurer, etc.) of the City of Lino Lakes to the best of my
judgement and ability."
Section 12.03. Code of Conduct. Within one (1) year of this
Charter's adoption, the City Council shall cause a code of conduct
for all elected, appointed, and hired officials and employees of
the City to be established. Such code shall be based on concepts
of professionalism, ethics, and will of the people. Further, such
code shall include the appropriate responses to violations of its
provisions.
Section 12.04. Official Bonds. The City Administrator, the Clerk -
Treasurer, and such other officers or employees of the City as may
be provided for by ordinance shall each, before entering upon the
duties of his /her respective office or employment, give a corporate
surety bond to the City in such form and in such amount as may be
fixed by Council as security for the faithful performance of
his /her official duties. This corporate surety bond may be in the
form of either individual or blanket bonds at the discretion of the
Council. They shall be approved by the Council, and approved as to
form by the City Attorney, and filed with the Clerk- Treasurer. The
premiums on the bonds shall be paid by the City.
Section 12.05. Sales of Real Property. No real property of the
City shall be disposed of except by ordinance. The proceeds of any
sale of such property shall be used as far as possible to retire
any outstanding indebtedness incurred by the City in the purchase,
construction or improvement of this or other property used for the
same public purpose. If there is no such outstanding indebtedness,
the Council may by resolution designate some other public use for
the proceeds.
Section 12.06. Vacation of Streets. The Council may by ordinance,
pass on a four - fifths (4/5) vote, vacate any street or alley or
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204A.02
204A.03
204A. 04
204A.05
204A.06
CHAPTER 204 CODE OF CONDUCT
Procedures
Disclosure
Removal of influence
Representation of interested party
City employment
Removal from office
§ 204A.01 PROCEDURES.
Any elected official, city employee or agent appointed by the City Council, or any member
of a committee or commission who has been appointed by the City Council or Mayor, who in
the discharge of their official duties, would be required to take action or make a decision
which could substantially affect the official's financial interest, or those of an associated
business, unless the effect on the official is no greater than that on any other members of the
official's business classification, profession or occupation, shall take the following action.
(Prior Code, § 204A.01) (Ord. 14 -95, passed 9 -11 -1995)
§ 204A.02 DISCLOSURE.
Disclosure to the Council or chairperson, and other members of the commission of which
they are a member, their participation in the matter, prior to the time the matter is considered
by the Council, committee, or commission.
(Prior Code, § 204A.02) (Ord. 14 -95, passed 9 -11 -1995)
§ 204A.03 REMOVAL OF INFLUENCE.
Remove themselves in the manner prescribed by the Council, or the chairperson of the
committee or commission of which they are a member, from any consideration or influence
over the action and decision in question.
(Prior Code, § 204A.03) (Ord. 14 -95, passed 9 -11 -1995)
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§ 204A.04 REPRESENTATION OF INTERESTED PARTY.
Not appear before the Council or committee or commission of which they are a
member, on their own behalf, or as a representative for any other person, firm,
corporation, partnership, or association, operated either for profit or non - profit.
(Prior Code, § 204A.04) (Ord. 14 -95, passed 9 -11 -1995)
§ 204A.05 CITY EMPLOYMENT.
No member of the City Council shall accept any employment, except as a Council
member, with the city.
(Prior Code, § 204A.05) (Ord. 14 -95, passed 9 -11 -1995)
§ 204A.06 REMOVAL FROM OFFICE.
Any officer, employee, agent member of a committee or commission who
intentionally violates the provisions for this section can be removed as an officer,
employee, agent, or member of a committee or commission by a majority action of the
entire City Council, after a hearing held by the Council, pursuant to written charges, and
at least 10 days personal notice, or in the event the individual cannot be served after
due diligence, by 10 days published notice, or both.
(Prior Code, § 204A.06) (Ord. 14 -95, passed 9 -11 -1995; Am. Ord. passed 10- -1995)
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CODE OF CONDUCT
Purpose
To establish a code of conduct and associated remedies that council members agree to abide by
in carrying out their duties as elected officials. This code of conduct does not supersede any
existing or future statutory or constitutional rights, but simply outlines appropriate council
expectations, behavior and interactions with each other, city staff, citizens and all other groups
encountered as a result of city business, so as to efficiently and effectively develop and carry out
the mission, vision, goals and established policies of the city.
Roles/Responsibilities
Meetings — By Charter, the mayor presides over meetings of the city council. Speakers,
including council members, do not speak until recognized by the mayor.
Act in the Public Interest — Recognizing that service to our citizens must be our primary
concern, council members shall work for the common good of the people of Lino Lakes and not
for any private or personal interest. Council members will treat all persons, claims and
transactions in a fair and equitable manner.
Preparation — Council members are expected to be prepared for city council meetings and work
sessions.
Agenda Preparation — The city administrator directs preparation of draft meeting agendas. The
final agenda is determined by the city council prior to the meeting. At the council meeting,
agenda items may be added or deleted by council members per procedures established in the city
code.
Conduct of Members
Staff Direction — The mayor and city council members direct city staff, contract employees and
consultants only through the city administrator, as determined by majority vote. At work
sessions, the mayor will state the concerns of the council or specific directions provided by the
council to the staff. The city administrator will request further clarification if he feels it is
required so that there is a clear understanding of what the council's expectations are in terms of
the actions to be taken by staff
Respect for Staff Time — If a council member is utilizing an inordinate amount of staff time, the
city administrator is required to bring this to the attention of the city council for resolution.
Interactions — Council members shall refrain from abusive conduct, personal charges or verbal
attacks upon the character or motives of other members of the city council, boards, commissions,
committees, staff or the public.
Respect for Process — Council member duties shall be performed in accordance with the
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Use of Public Resources — Public resources not available to the general public (e.g., city staff
time, equipment, supplies or facilities) shall not be used by council members for private,
personal or political purposes.
Advocacy — To the best of their ability, council members shall speak with one voice in
representing the official policies and positions of the city council. When presenting their
personal opinions or positions, members shall explicitly state that they do not represent the
council or the city.
Improper Influence — Council members shall refrain from using their position to improperly
influence the deliberations or decisions of city staff boards, commission or committees.
Positive Work Environment — Council members shall support a positive, efficient and effective
environment for residents, businesses and city employees.
Steward of City Funds — When the end of a council member's service on the city council has
been determined by means of not seeking re- election, resignation, or the results of an election,
that council member shall not subject the city to unnecessary travel and/or tuition costs.
Communication
Sharing of Information — It is the responsibility of council members to publicly share
information with all other council members that they have received from sources outside of the
public decision - making process, which pertains to a topic under consideration. Whenever
possible, new information or data obtained by council members, pertinent to a topic being
discussed, will be distributed through the city administrator to the city council members. Upon
reviewing the "new information" the council may adopt a motion to postpone further
consideration of the information until all members have had time to review and interpret this new
information.
Focused Discussions — Council members shall work to keep discussions and debates focused on
the item under discussion without introducing extraneous or irrelevant information.
Request for Information - All council members shall receive the same information at the same
time when deemed ready for distribution by staff. If an elected official requests information in
advance of others on the city council, the matter shall be resolved by a majority of the city
council.
Coordination with City Staff — City staff should be involved when council members meet with
officials from other agencies and jurisdictions to ensure proper staff support as needed and to
keep staff appropriately informed.
Citizen Questions — Elected officials should refer questions and concerns from citizens to the
city administrator or appropriate department director. City staff should report back to the city
council on the resolution of the referral.
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Confidential Information — Council members shall respect and preserve the confidentiality of
non - public, protected non - public, private, and confidential information provided to them
concerning matters of the city. They shall neither disclose confidential information without
proper legal authorization nor use such information to advance their personal, financial or private
interests.
Notice of Attendance — If any council member has knowledge or reason to believe that there
will be a large or emotional attendance at an upcoming council meeting or work session, they
have an obligation to inform the city administrator as soon as they become aware of the potential
situation.
Implementation
Orientation — This Code of Conduct shall be included in the regular orientations for new city
council members. Following each election, the new council shall, by resolution of its elected
members, adopt a city council code of conduct.
Compliance and Enforcement — Council members themselves have the primary responsibility
to assure that the code of conduct is understood and followed and that the public can continue to
have full confidence in the integrity of the Lino Lakes city government.
Remedies
It is the responsibility of the city council to police its members. When inappropriate behaviors
are observed, any member of the council can intervene. If inappropriate behavior is observed,
the city council will discuss the behavior at a council work session. By direction of the council,
it will be determined whether:
a. A letter is sent to the offending council member stating that they have been found
operating outside the established code of conduct, requesting them to correct the
behavior identified as inappropriate; or
b. The council member is formally sanctioned by resolution at a council meeting.
Resolution 06 -58 adopting this Code of Conduct was adopted by the Lino Lakes City Council on
April 10, 2006.
John Bergeson, Mayor
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SECTION XXX CODE OF CONDUCT.
XXX.XXX. Purpose.
The city council of the city of Lino Lakes confirms its determination that standards of
professionalism, ethics, and will of the people be adhered to among its members, as well
as appointed and hired officials and employees of the City. The standards of conduct set
forth below are intended to serve as a guideline for the members of the city council and
others in carrying out their duties, as referenced in the Lino Lakes City Charter, Chapter
)01, Section 12.03, Code of Conduct. By eliminating conflicts of interest and providing a
guide for conduct in city matters, the city council upholds that it is essential that the
public have trust and confidence in the integrity and transparency, and to encourage its
citizens to serve on its council and commissions.
The residents and businesses of Lino Lakes are entitled to have fair, ethical and
accountable local government. Such a government requires that public officials:
• Comply with both the letter and the spirit of the laws and policies affecting
operations of the government.
• Be independent, impartial and fair in their judgment and actions.
• Use their public office or position for the public good, not for personal gain.
• Conduct public deliberations and processes openly, unless legally confidential, in
an atmosphere of respect and civility.
XXX.XXX. Standards of Conduct.
1. Act in the Public Interest
Recognizing that stewardship of the public interest must be their primary concern,
council members shall work for the common good of the people of Lino Lakes and not
for any private or personal interest, and they will endeavor to treat all persons, claims and
transactions in a fair and equitable manner.
2. Comply with the Law
Council members shall comply with the laws of the nation, the State of Minnesota and
the City in the performance of their public duties. These laws include, but are not limited
to: the United States and Minnesota constitutions; the Lino Lakes City Charter, laws
pertaining to conflicts of interest, election campaigns, financial disclosures, employer
responsibilities and open processes of government; and City ordinances and policies.
3. Conduct of Members
Council members shall refrain from abusive conduct, personal charges or verbal attacks
upon the character or motives of other members of the City council, boards,
commissions, committees, staff or the public. Council members shall support the
maintenance of a positive and constructive environment for residents, businesses and City
employees.
4. Conduct of Public Meetings
Council members shall inform themselves of public issues, listen attentively to public
discussions before the body and focus on the business at hand. Council decisions shall be
based upon the merits and substance of the matter at hand.
5. Compensation or Reimbursement
A council member or member of any board or commission may accept compensation or
expense reimbursement for the performance of the person's public duties only from the
sources listed below. A council member or member of any board or commission must
not solicit or accept, and a person must not offer or pay to a public official or employee,
compensation or expense reimbursement for the performance of the person's public duties
from any source other than:
a. compensation and expenses paid by the city;
b. compensation and expenses from other employment, if the person happens to
conduct public business while being paid for the other employment and if the
other employment does not interfere with, influence, or compromise the person's
public position; and
c. compensation and expenses paid by another governmental agency or municipal
association to a council member or member of a board or commission who serves
as a city representative for that agency, but only if the city does not also pay the
person for the same activity.
6. Contract or Proprietary Interest
A council member or member of any board or commission must not enter into a contract
with the city of Lino Lakes, unless authorized by law. A council member or member of a
board or commission who has a proprietary interest of 10 percent or more in an agency
doing business with the city must make known that interest in writing to the city council
and the city clerk.
7. Public Data Disclosure and Privacy
A council member or member of a board or commission must not disclose to the public,
or use for the private gain of self or others, information that was gained by reason of the
official's public position and that is not public data. Further, a council member or
member of a board or commission must not disclose information received, discussed, or
decided in conference with the council's or board's attorney that is protected by the
attorney /client privilege, unless a majority of the council or board has authorized that
disclosure.
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It is the responsibility of council members or member of a board or commission to
publicly share substantive information that is relevant to a matter under consideration that
they have received from sources outside of the public decision - making process with all
other Council members or member of a board or commission.
Council members or member of a board or commission shall respect and preserve the
confidentiality of information provided to them concerning the confidential matters of the
City. They shall neither disclose confidential information without proper legal
authorization nor use such information to advance their personal, financial or private
interests.
8. Coordination with City Staff
Appropriate City staff should be involved when council members or member of a board
or commission meet with officials from other agencies and jurisdictions to ensure proper
staff support as needed and to keep staff informed.
9. Conflict of Interest
In order to assure their independence and impartiality on behalf of the public good,
council members or member of a board or commission shall not use their official
positions to influence government decisions in which they have a financial interest or
where they have an organizational responsibility or a personal relationship that would
present a conflict of interest under applicable State law.
Except as permitted by law, a council member or member of a board or commission must
disclose a potential conflict of interest for the public record and refrain from participating
in the discussion and vote, when a matter comes before that person that:
a. affects the person's financial interests or those of a business with which the person
is associated, unless the effect on the person or business is no greater than on
other members of the same business classification, profession or occupation; or
b. affects the financial interests of an organization in which the person participates
as a member of the governing body, unless the person serves in that capacity as
the city's representative.
10. Gifts and Favors
Council members or member of any board or commission shall not take advantage of
services or opportunities for personal gain by virtue of their public offices that are not
available to the public in general. They shall refrain from accepting gifts, favors or
promises of future benefits that might compromise their independence of judgment or
action or give the appearance of being compromised as prohibited by state law.
11. Use of Public Resources
A council member or member of any board or commission must not use public money,
time, personnel, facilities, or equipment for private gain or political campaign activities
except when:
a. the use is required or authorized by law; or
b. the use is no greater than that allowed for members of the general public.
This paragraph does not prohibit correspondence at any time to individual residents in
response to the resident's specific inquiries, or general surveys of residents that are
conducted before the time of filing for candidacy for elective office.
12a. Representation of Private Interests
In keeping with their role as stewards of the public trust, council members or member of
a board or commission shall not appear on behalf of the private interests of a third -party
before the City council or any board, commission or committee or proceeding of the City.
12b. Advocacy
To the best of their ability, council members or member of a board or commission shall
represent the official policies and positions of the body. When presenting their personal
opinions or positions, members shall explicitly state that they do not represent the council
or the City.
A council member or member of a board or commission must not act as an agent or
attorney for another before the city council or a board or commission in a matter where a
conflict of interest exists or may exist.
13. Improper Influence
A council member or member of any board or commission must not use the official
position to secure special privileges or exemptions for the person or others.
Council members shall refrain from using their position to improperly influence the
deliberations or decisions of City staff, boards, commissions or committees.
14. Intentional Violation of Provisions
A council member or member of any board or commission must not intentionally violate
a provision of the city charter or the city ordinances.
Council members shall respect and adhere to the council- Administrator structure of Lino
Lakes City government as provided in State law and the City Charter.
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City council members shall sign this personal code of conduct at the first council meeting
in January each year as a symbol of each council member's continuing commitment to
abide by the principles of this code.
Code of Conduct standards shall be included in the regular orientations for City council
candidates or potential members of any board or commission or city staff. Council
members entering office shall sign this statement affirming they read and understand the
Lino Lakes City Code of Conduct.
XXX.XXX. Disclosures.
All City officials shall take an oath upon assuming office, pledging to uphold the Home
Rule Charter and laws of the City, the State and the Federal government. As part of this
oath, officials commit to disclosing to the appropriate authorities and/or to the City
council any behavior or activity that may qualify as corruption, abuse, fraud, bribery or
other violation of the law.
Within 30 days after taking the oath of office or being appointed to a position, each
council member and member of a city board or commission must file a report with the
city clerk, on a form prepared by the clerk, which contains the information specified
below for the preceding year. Subsequently, each person must file a supplemental report
on the first day of February of each year in office and within 30 days after any change in
information provided under paragraph 5. The information must be for the individual, the
individual's spouse, and all minor children (collectively referred to below as "person "):
a. a business entity in which the person is an officer, director, member, or employee,
and the position held;
b. a business entity in which the person has an ownership interest, either legal or
equitable, greater than 5 percent
c. sources of income, compensation, fees, or commissions that are received from
employment, for services rendered, or from pensions, except the employment of
minor children;
d. non -profit organizations in which the person serves on the governing body, and
the position held, except if serving in that capacity as the city's representative; and
e. real property within the city owned by the person or in which the person has a
beneficial interest and that has an assessed valuation in excess of $10,000. The
person's homestead need not be included.
The term "business entity" includes any business, proprietorship, firm, partnership,
person in representative or fiduciary capacity, association, venture, trust or corporation.
Compliance and Enforcement
Council members themselves have the primary responsibility to assure that ethical
standards are understood and met and that the public can continue to have full confidence
in the integrity of City government.
This code of conduct shall be considered to be the definitive document relating to ethical
conduct by Lino Lakes council members or member of any board or commission.
XXX.XXX. Compliance and Enforcement.
The council may hold a hearing after receiving a written complaint questioning adherence
to these principles or alleging a conflict of interest or failure to file a required disclosure
statement, or on the council's own volition. At the hearing, the person accused must have
the opportunity to be heard. A hearing will be held only if the city council determines (1)
upon advice of the city attorney, designee or other attorney appointed by the council, that
the allegations rise to the level of a violation of these principles or to the level of a
legally- recognized conflict of interest, and (2) that the complaint has been lodged in good
faith and not for impermissible purposes such as delay. If after the hearing, the council
finds that a conflict of interest, failure to file a required disclosure, or violation of these
principles does exist, the council may take whatever action it deems appropriate,
including referring the matter for criminal prosecution, imposing a civil penalty not
exceeding $2000 per violation, directing an official not to participate in a decision, or
removing an appointed member of an advisory board or commission from office. A
council member or member of a board or commission must not participate in a decision if
the council prohibits the participation.
I affirm that I have read and understand the City of Lino Lakes City council Code of
Conduct.
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WS — Item 5
WORK SESSION STAFF REPORT
Work Session Item 5
Date: Council Work Session, November 1, 2010
To: City Council
From: Michael Grochala
Re: Comprehensive Plan Review
Background
The City Council passed Resolution No. 09 -23 adopting preliminary approval of the 2030
Comprehensive Plan for submittal to the Metropolitan Council in June of 2009. The council
action included the following changes to the draft plan:
• Modification of the Comprehensive Plan forecasts resulting in the reduction of the
cumulative 2030 household forecast by a total of 2,000 units. The change resulted in the
City's affordable housing goal being reduced from 1,275 to 560 units.
• Modification of the Staging Plan to more closely monitor growth by dividing the 10 year
staging areas into five year phases. The council will deteimine by resolution if the next
phase /stage is to be opened up to development based on criteria in the plan.
• Modification of residential development densities as follows:
• Low Density Residential 1.5 — 3.5 units per acre (no change)
• Medium Density Residential 3.6 — 6.9 units per acre (instead of 3.6 to 7.9)
• High Density Residential 7.0 — 12.0 units per acre (instead of 8.0 or greater)
With the changes the City's proposed net density is 3.04 units per acre which is just over the
minimum requirement of 3.0 units per acre.
The revised plan was submitted to the Metropolitan Council in August of 2009. At the request of
Metropolitan Council supplemental materials were submitted in October, 2009 and the plan
submittal was determined to be complete. The plan was reviewed by the Metropolitan Council's
Environmental Committee and Community Development Committee in November, 2009.
On December 9, 2009 the Metropolitan Council authorized the City to put its 2030
Comprehensive Plan Update into effect.
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The City Council has continued to discuss modification of the plan regarding growth
management and housing.. Proposed modifications were discussed at the June 14, 2010 City
Council work session. The City Council has continued to review and discuss the proposed
changes to the Land Use and Housing chapters of the draft 2030 Comprehensive Plan over the
last four months. These proposed changes are as follows:
• Chapter 3, Land Use Plan (pages 26 -27). Modification of the proposed statement within
the Growth Management Policy establishing an annual average of 230 new residential
dwelling units per year. The council reduced the maximum number of residential units
allowed in any one year The proposed language now reads:
"The City will plan to accommodate an annual average of 230 units per year over
each 5 year phasing period not to exceed 345 units in any one year. At the end of the 5
year phasing period unallocated units will be averaged out over the next five year
phase."
• Chapter 4, Housing Plan (pages 10 -11). Addition of statement that in acknowledging
Metropolitan Council's affordability goals the City is not committing to provide funding
for housing. Also including are limited text changes within the affordable housing
section.
The proposed Land Use Plan changes are intended to address council concerns regarding
establishment of hard growth cap, providing development flexibility, managing pace of growth,
and maintaining even grow from year to year while still accommodating the growth forecasts.
Upon final approval of the Comprehensive Plan the city's existing Growth Management
ordinance would be amended to incorporate these changes.
Staff submitted the proposed language to Metropolitan Council staff for preliminary review on
August 25, 2010. The City has been informed that the proposed modifications would not change
Metropolitan Councils official review of the plan. Therefore the proposed changes would not
require additional review and approval by the Metropolitan Council.
Council Direction
1. Staff is requesting council direction to place adoption of the 2030 Comprehensive Plan
on an upcoming City Council meeting agenda for consideration.
Attachments
1. Chapter 3, Land Use, proposed amendment
2. Chapter 4, Housing, proposed amendment
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Growth Management Policy
In addition to the tools described above, the Comprehensive Plan Advisory Committee discussed
the development of a revised Growth Management Policy for the city. The Growth Management
Policy should provide a clear basis for efficient development staging as well as flexibility to
respond to market conditions. The new policy must work in conjunction with the staging plan to
establish the criteria for moving from one staging area to another.
The 2009 Growth Management Policy will include the following elements:
1. The City will create a fully integrated Comprehensive Plan and keep it up to date with
biannual reviews. The City will perform an intensive review at least once every five years to
ensure the plan addresses changing needs and conditions.
2. The Comprehensive Plan will include a staging plan defining development staging areas sized
to accommodate forecasted growth.
3. The City will monitor the ten -year staging areas and annually determine if adequate land
remains available.
4. All development must be located within the current ten -year staging area unless a
Comprehensive Plan amendment is approved that redefines the current ten -year staging
area.
5. All development must be phased within each ten -year staging area in accordance with the
staging plan unless the City Council determines, by resolution, to redefine the location of the
current five -year phase.
6. Prior to reaching the time threshold for the next ten -year staging area, or five -year phase
within a ten -year staging area, depicted on the staging plan, the City Council will determine
by resolution if the next area is to be opened to development. The following criteria will be
used to determine where and when to open up the next ten -year staging area, or five -year
phase within a staging area, in accordance with the timing indicated on the staging plan:
a. Adequate infrastructure must be available to support development. Appropriate analysis
will determine if adequate infrastructure is available and what utility extensions and
transportation improvements are required to support new development. If infrastructure
is not available and cannot be made available in a timely manner to support expanding
into the next ten -year staging area or five year phase within a staging area, the city may
refrain from opening up the next staging area, or portions thereof.
b. Different areas of the city can be considered independently. A decision to open one area
of the city to development does not automatically open a different area of the city.
Decisions to open new areas to development should clearly define and map the area
being opened.
c. This process does not require a comprehensive plan amendment because it is in
accordance with the timing indicated on staging plan.
7. The following criteria will be used to determine if the city should allow a specific development
project to occur early in a ten -year staging area, or five -year phase within a staging area,
prior to the timing indicated on the staging plan.
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a. The proposed development must be located within both the current and the next ten -
year staging area, or five -year phase, or located adjacent to the current staging area.
b. The proposed development must be master planned. Small, piecemeal developments do
not justify redefining the ten -year staging area, or five -year phase.
c. The proposed, master planned project must provide discemable public values.
d. Adequate infrastructure must be available to support development. Appropriate analysis
will determine if adequate infrastructure is available and what utility extensions and
transportation improvements are required to support new development.
e. There must be a commitment that the development will pay its proportionate share of
infrastructure improvement costs associated with development.
8 All development must adhere to the Resource Management System Plan, including all its
components, as this plan provides a conservation design framework for growth within the
city.
9._ Include standards in subsequent ordinance updates to ensure quality development that
minimizes negative impacts on natural and cultural features of the community.
9.10. The City will plan to accommodate an annual average of 230 units per near over each 5
year phasing period not to exceed 345 units in any one year. At the end of the 5 year
phasing period unallocated units will be averaged out over the next five year phase.
Relationship to Met Council Development Framework
In addition to guiding Lino Lakes' future growth, the land use plan also relates to growth and
development in the region as a whole. As part of the seven -county metropolitan area, Lino Lakes
must accommodate its share of the region's growth. The Comprehensive Plan must demonstrate
the City's capacity to absorb this growth and that the regional infrastructure, induding the
transportation and sewer systems, will be used efficiently. The Metropolitan Council has
developed objectives and policies for cities In the metropolitan area to ensure efficient use of the
region's infrastructure, including the following policies:
1) Policy 1: Work with local communities to accommodate growth in a flexible, connected
and efficient manner.
2) Policy 2: Plan and invest in multi -modal transportation choices, based on the full range of
costs and benefits, to slow the growth of congestion and serve the region's economic
needs.
3) Policy 3: Encourage expanded choices in housing location and types, and improved
access to jobs and opportunities.
4) Policy 4: Work with local and regional partners to reclaim, conserve, protect and enhance
the region's vital natural resources.
The City has prepared a plan that responds to community goals and to the Met Council's
strategies for developing communities, as outlined in the Regional Development Framework. Lino
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Based on its analysis, the Metropolitan Council's new affordable housing goal for Lino Lakes is to
create 560 new affordable housing units between 2011 and 2020, which represents 35 percent of
forecasted household growth. Based on the 2030 future land use map and the minimum
proposed residential densities (i.e., 7 units per acre for high density and 8 units per acre for
selected mixed use areas), the City has the capacity to accommodate the affordable housing
goal.
The level of affordability is important to understand when assessing the amount of current
affordable housing and the price point for new units to meet this goal. According to Metropolitan
Council 2OO7 Affordability Limits, the area median income for the seven -county Minneapolis -St.
Paul (MSP) area adjusted by HUD to be applicable to a family of four is $78,500 in 2007. Eighty
percent of the median household income is $62,800; 60 percent is $47,100 and 50 percent is
$39,250. Applying an interest rate on a 30 -year fixed -rate home loan of 6.2 percent for 2007 and
other payment factors to the 80 percent area median income, yields an affordable purchase price
of $206,800 in 2007. According to Anoka County Assessor's data there are 779 homesteads, or
13 percent of total 2007 households, that fall under this 80 percent purchase price limit in Lino
Lakes. The price point for an affordable home at 60 percent of area median income drops to
$152,000. There are currently only 82 existing homesteads, or 1 percent of total 2007
households, in Lino Lakes at or below $152,000 (Anoka County assessor's data /GIS).
It is the new 60 percent measurement that will be required for the potential affordable housing
units anticipated between 2011 -2020 in Lino Lakes. Achieving this new affordability goal will be
very difficult without the funding tools that have in the past been offered by the Metropolitan
Council and other agencies.
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To provide eppertunities- for affordable housing in the community, the City is taking the
appropriate regulatory measures within the Comprehensive Plan by guiding areas for higher
density housing and including policies to promote -- integrate affordable housing in all residential
land use districts. These regulatory measures represent one of the City's most effective tools to
encourage -for the development of affordable housing. To meet affordable housing goals, the City
has planned for potential new growth with a variety of residential land use types and densities for
te- promote the development of life -cycle and affordable housing across the city.
The city's future land use plan prevides eeppe ity.#e can accommodate the goal of 560
High Density and Mixed Use units at a minimum density of 7 units per net acre by 2020; w
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the City is doing its part in creating a regulatory land use plan to guide areas for higher density
housing, which is where most affordable housing will likely occur, barriers to development of
affordable housing still exist in Lino Lakes and the region. Some of these barriers are beyond the
City's control, including the following:
• Steady increases in land prices and construction costs.
• Physical limitations of land due to wetlands, poor access, poor soils that would increase
the cost of land development or construction.
• State, county and local tax structures.
There are some significant barriers to construction of new affordable housing, and the above list
includes just a few of these barriers. Despite these difficulties, the provision of affordable housing
is an important effort that cities undertake. The most effective role Lino Lakes will have in the
provision of affordable housing is its regulatory tools, including land use and zoning regulations
that do not impede the construction of affordable housing. Many of these tools can be used to
1 encourage developers. Flexibility, through the use of the Planned Unit Development (PUD)
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process, may be provided to encourage the construction of affordable housing sueh-asfelexing
setback -green rea- -requirements, ineFeasing density , er fedueing fccs.
Adcnowled i the re gional housing .oats established b the Metro.olitan Council does not
commit the City of Lino Lakes to provide funding for housing. The City will continue to
investigate means to pursue the goals in its comprehensive plan. However, this should not be
interpreted as a commitment to use City funds to overcome the finandal obstacles to life cycle
and affordable housing.
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Housing Implementation Strategies and
Recommendations
The following Housing Action Plan identifies efforts Lino Lakes will pursue to create opportunities
to maintain the existing housing stock, and to provide increased housing options for future
residents. These strategies are based on goals and strategies for Community, Neighborhood and
Residential development developed by the Citizen Vision Committee. The strategies are designed
as a resource tool for specific measures the City can effectively undertake and enforce while
others are designed as tools to encourage developers to incorporate affordable housing into
future development. As future subdivisions are proposed, the City will use these resources and
implement the strategies in working with developers to create new affordable housing
opportunities. Many of these items are things the City itself can do, while others will occur
through partnerships the City will seek to provide for and maintain housing quality and increase
affordable housing opportunities.
To ensure housing development is compatible with existing and adjacent land uses
and provides accessibility to key community features and natural amenities (Goal 3),
the City will:
• Offer incentives to developers who provide for affordable housing units while conserving
environmentally sensitive sites, such as density bonuses, expedited permitting processes,
or reduced fees.
• Pursue funding opportunities to increase the affordability of housing units within
conservation subdivisions.
• Pursue funding opportunities to incorporate green building techniques within affordable
housing developments.
• Encourage innovative low impact development to preserve open space or natural
features.
• Ensure that all new housing, including high density, adheres to the highest possible
standards of planning, design and construction feasible.
• Promote development of neighborhoods that incorporate housing in a range of densities
and affordability limits in close proximity to shopping, services, daycare, and medical
services. Safe access to parks and schools, and the ability to walk, bike or have access to
transit should be part of the design.
To improve the availability of affordable housing and enhance opportunities for
senior housing (Goals 5 and 6), the City will:
Seek housing developers to work cooperatively with the City to construct affordable
units.
• Create an incentive based program or Residential Planned Unit Development Ordinance
that includes density bonuses for construction of affordable housing. This allows an
increase in density, beyond the underlying zoning, if the development includes affordable
housing.
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Dear Mayor and City Council,
Table 1 below is taken from the currently proposed Comprehensive Plan, and represents planned growth through
2030. The numbers in the first four columns came from the Met Council's "Net Residential Density Worksheet"
(presented on page 2 for your convenience), which was created pursuant to Lino Lake's plan. For your
convenience, I have added a fifth column listing the plan's proposed maximum densities allowed. Please note
that this plan will permit up to 5,649 new residential units in the 1,171.5 acre total, which results in an overall
density of 4.82 units /acre. The "planned" 3,545 units is actually the absolute bare minimum allowed in the
proposed plan (as opposed to a target in the center of a range).
Tablel . Calculating Currently Proposed Net Density of Residential Development
Land Use
Type
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Units
Net Residential
Acres
Net Density
Units /Acre
Max.
Units /Acre
Low Density Residential
1,119
746.3
1.50
3.5
Med. Density Residential
666
185.1
3.60
6.9
High Density Residential
1,134
162.1
7.00
12.0
Mixed Use
625
78.1
8.00
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TOTAL
3,545
1,171.5
3.03
4.82*
*Maximum u/a allows 5,649 residential units (not counting mixed use), a 59% overage in net density.
As you can see, new housing will be drastically different in Lino Lakes under this plan. There is also a lack of
control, with an allowance for a 59% upsurge from the plan in the density of all new construction.
Table 2 below is a proposed alternative. The minimum densities are set to more accurately represent actual
development that occurs in Lino Lakes, and the range of density variation is more controlled. This table uses the
same acres for Low and Medium Density Residential and mixed use as the above. However, by raising the
minimum densities allowable to more realistic numbers and then calculating per Met Council Guidelines, more
Low and Medium Density homes are accommodated. With more units at these densities, the number of High
Density units can then be reduced by more than 50 %, from 1,134 to 538. This alternate density plan fully meets
the Met Council's requests for Lino Lakes.
Table2. Calculating Alternative Net Density of Residential Deve opment
Land Use
Type
# of
Units
Net Residential
Acres
Net Density
Units /Acre
Max.
Units/Acre -
Low Density Residential
1,642
746.3
2.2
2.4
Med. Density Residential
740
185.1
4.0
4.5
High Density Residential
538
76.9
7.0
8.0
Mixed Use
625
78.1
8.0
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Free Acres / Greenway
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85.1
0.0
0.0
TOTAL
3,545
1,171.5
3.03
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* *Maximum u/a allows 3,864 residential units, a 9% overage in net density.
Please note that using the same 1,171.5 total acres yields 85.1 "free" acres (at 3.03 u /a). For 3,545 residential
units, Met Council's requirement of 3.00 units per acre allows up to 1,181.7 total acres, but the minimum densities
in this example only require 1,086.4 total acres. The extra acres can be used for greenways, applied to lower the
densities even further, or however Council sees fit.
Also note that the max. u/a numbers have no effect on the above calculations. That is because the Met Council
ignores these numbers in its density requirements. However, the max u/a numbers come into play when re-
writing zoning ordinances, as it is these that will actually limit the density of each development as it occurs. The
Met Council does not involve itself in density maximums, so City Council is free to do as it sees fit.
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WS — Item 6
WORK SESSION STAFF REPORT
Work Session Item 6
Date: November 1, 2010
To: City Council
From: Paul Bengtson
Re: Home Occupations — Retail Sales
Background
A resident raised some questions about the Home Occupation ordinance during the open
microphone portion of the October 11th City Council meeting, specifically the allowances
for direct sales to customers. As directed by the City Council, staff has compiled the
following information in regards to sales associated with Home Occupations.
The Amendment adopted on February 22, 2010 included the following statement in the
General Provisions section of the ordinance, and is therefore applicable to all Home
Occupations that operate in the city:
No retail of anything produced off -site.
Staffs intention behind the use of the word `retail' was to prohibit direct sales to
customer on the site only. It was not meant to prohibit mail order businesses or those that
include delivery services. In retrospect, it was not staff's intention to prohibit sales to
customers already onsite for a service business (barber, massage, etc...), nor was it
necessarily meant to prohibit sales events conducted by invitation (Tupperware,
Pampered Chef, Avon, etc...). As such, a clarification may be in order and examples of
potential ordinance language can be seen in Attachment A.
Under the previous ordinance, the following references were made to retail sales
activities:
Residential Districts — Permitted occupations shall not include any of the
following:
1) The operation of any wholesale or retail business
unless it is conducted entirely by mail or delivery
and does not include the sale, shipment, or delivery
of merchandise to the premises.
Rural Districts — No prohibition on sales of any kind
Home Extended Businesses — Prohibited outdoor display and outdoor sales
The reason why staff updated the Home Occupation standards was twofold. First, during
the Comprehensive Plan update process, the City Council directed staff to review the
Home Occupation standards to determine if they could satisfy some of the live /work
desires of residents owning properties along Main Street. Properties that were zoned
General Business, even though it was inconsistent with the current and draft
Comprehensive Plans (which guided the property for residential use).
The other reason is that staff felt the current Home Occupation standards were inadequate
to protect the residential character of neighborhoods. Especially considering the fact that
a number of the rural zoned properties in Lino Lakes are actually residential
neighborhoods that would be zoned R -1 or R -1X but for the lack of utilities.
During the process of creating an ordinance amendment, staff determined that it is not
unusual for a city to prohibit direct sales to customers on the site of a Home Occupation.
(A compilation of surrounding cities Home Ordinance language in regards to on -site sales
is attached to this report.) Direct sales activities may allow traffic to a site in excess of
that normally associated with a single family dwelling, and therefore staff recommended
that the new ordinance prohibit `direct sales' as home occupations. (Other prohibited
activities include automobile repair, auto body /paint, catering, weapons /explosives, and
ambulance /emergency service businesses.)
The Planning and Zoning Board was concerned about restricting sales for home
`craftsmen' in such a way that they would not be able to sell their wares readily. They
recommended adding a clause that would allow direct sales of items produced on the site,
hence the language that was forwarded to the City Council.
Council direction
Staff is requesting City Council direction regarding retail sales associated with Home
Occupations, specifically the following three questions:
1. Is it appropriate to allow limited sales to occur if clearly incidental to services
already provided on the site, such as a barber selling shampoo?
2. Is it appropriate to allow limited sales to occur if conducted by invitation, such as
Tupperware parties?
3. Is it appropriate to allow retail businesses to operate on any residential property in
the city, or only under certain circumstances (such as through the Level C Home
Occupation, which is available via Conditional Use Permit to any property that is
either an acre is size, zoned rural, or fronting on an arterial roadway)?
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Attachment A — Surrounding Municipalities Home Occupation Language
To show the variety of ways other cities handle sales associated with Home Occupations,
staff has collected the Home Occupation ordinance language from 11 surrounding cities
and listed the language specific to sales activities below:
Shoreview - No prohibition or specific allowance for sales
Columbus No prohibition or specific allowance for sales
Blaine The operation of any wholesale or retail business, unless it
is conducted entirely by mail or by occasional home
invitation and does not involve the sale, shipment, or
delivery of merchandise on the premises is prohibited.
Circle Pines
Centerville
Ham Lake
White Bear Lake
New Brighton
"Their ordinance does not specifically prohibit or allow
sales, and their staff informed us that they do not regulate
what types of activities occur on a site unless a complaint is
made."
The occupation may involve limited retail sale or rental of
products on the premises, provided all stock -in -trade is
completely enclosed in the principal structure. Retail
merchandise may not constitute more than 50 percent of the
principal structure square footage.
"Their ordinance does not specifically prohibit or allow
sales, but their staff informed us that they would only allow
mail order businesses, not direct sales."
The home occupation shall not involve any of the
following: repair service or manufacturing which requires
equipment other than customarily found in a dwelling;
teaching which customarily consists of more than one (1)
pupil at a time; over - the - counter sale of merchandise
produced off the premises, except for those brand name
products that are not marketed and sold in a wholesale or
retail outlet.
Operation of any wholesale or retail business shall not be
permitted unless conducted entirely by mail and does not
include the sale, shipment, or delivery of merchandise on
the premises. However, occasional sales shall be permitted
when such occasional sales are incidental to and not the
primary purpose of the home occupation.
Anoka
No retail sales of products fabricated off the premises is
allowed except for occasional sales of retail products if the
dwelling serves as an office for a person regularly engaged
in retail sales outside the dwelling but has no other office
and if such occasional sales are incidental to and not the
primary purpose of the home occupation.
Hugo No commodities shall be sold on the premises except
incidental materials or agriculture products.
Forest Lake The receipt, sale, or shipment of deliveries shall not be
permitted on or from the premises, with the exception of
regular U.S. Mail and/or an express shipping service that is
characteristic of service to residential neighborhoods.
Andover On Site Sales: On site sales shall be prohibited, except
those clearly incidental to services provided in the
dwelling.
Maple Grove There shall be no over - the - counter sale of merchandise
produced off the premises, except for those products that
are not marketed and sold in wholesale or retail outlets.
Mounds View "Their ordinance does not specifically prohibit or allow
sales, and their staff informed us that they do not regulate
what types of activities occur on a site unless a complaint is
made."
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WS — Item 7
WORK SESSION STAFF REPORT
Work Session Item 7
Date: November 1, 2010
To: City Council
From: Jeff Smyser
Re: Century Farms North 5th Addition PUD amendment
Replatting Detached Townhome Lots to Individual Single Family Lots
Background
The Century Farms North residential development is a planned unit development (PDO)
in northwest Lino Lakes that the City approved in 2003. It includes a mix of housing
styles: typical single family lots; single family airpark lot with hangars; detached
townhomes (individual house lots located within a commonly owned yard lot); and
attached townhomes.
The preliminary plat for the overall project was approved in 2003. Four final plats have
been approved, each including a phase of the overall project. Most of the development
has been final platted, but the last phase has not. The last phase is still owned by the
developer: Century Farm North Development. Many of the detached townhomes have
not yet been constructed in the phase that was most recently final platted. They are
owned by a builder: Sharper Homes. Sharper and Century Farms North Development
want to amend the remaining part of preliminary plat as well as several unbuilt lots that
have been final platted. They want to convert detached townhome lots to individual
single family home lots. This is a response to changing market conditions.
This proposal will require an amendment to the preliminary plat and a new final plat that
includes some of the lots. The new final plat would include four lots already final platted
as well as one of the lots in the amended preliminary plat. The normal process for
platting property will be followed.
This proposal does not add any dwelling units to the project beyond the number that was
originally approved in 2003. Nor does it change the area of land for each dwelling unit.
The attached detail figure shows how lots will change.
The new final plat will include the dedication of the remaining portion of the park and
open space land for the overall neighborhood.
The existing, final platted lots are part of a larger homeowner association. The builder is
pursuing information on how to remove these four lots from the association.
As long as this and some other technical issues can be resolved, staff has not found
reasons to prevent the proposed revisions from occurring.
Requested Council Direction
Staff requests direction on whether or not the City Council has reasons to object to the
proposal.
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