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HomeMy WebLinkAbout05-19-2014 Council - Advisory Boards Joint Meeting MinutesSPECIAL JOINT COUNCIL MEETING APPROVED May 19, 2014 CITY OF LINO LAKES MINUTES SPECIAL JOINT SESSION OF THE CITY COUNCIL, PARK BOARD, ENVIRONMENTAL BOARD, PLANNING & ZONING BOARD & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ADVISORY COMMETTEE DATE TIME STARTED TIME ENDED COUNCIL MEMBERS PRESENT : May 19, 2014 . 6:30 p.m. . 8:28 p.m. : Council Members Roeser, Rafferty, Stoesz and Mayor Reinert PLANNING AND ZONING PRESENT : Evans, Evenson, Hyden, Laden, Masonick, Root and Tralle ENVIRONMENTAL BOARD PRESENT : Andrzejewski, DeHaven, Heiskary, McDonnell, Morin PARK BOARD PRESENT EDAC PRESENT : Heulman, Jensen, Levi, Lindy : Glewwe, Johnson, Masonick, Vojtech, Wier Staff members present: Community Development Director Michael Grochala; Environmental Coordinator Marty Asleson; Public Services Director Rick DeGardner; City Clerk Julie Bartell CALL TO ORDER Mayor Reinert thanked everyone for coming to the meeting and asked all City Board Member's to introduce themselves. DISCUSSION OF COUNCIL INITIATIVES Community Development Director Grochala provided a review of projects currently underway in the city, including: Charter Amendments — The council has forwarded two amendments to Section 8 (Public Improvements and Special Assessments) to the Charter Commission and is awaiting their action; there will probably be an amendment on the ballot this fall; Street Reconstruction Plan — The city will be considering establishment of a plan for a street reconstruction program and bond fmancing as allowed under state statute; - 109th and Apollo — A realignment of the roadway is being considered as a joint project with Blaine and Anoka County; - Lake Drive Improvements - Improvements to the surface of the roadway in Circle Pines will be done; 1 SPECIAL JOINT COUNCIL MEETING May 19, 2014 APPROVED Otter Lake Road — Roadway improvements underway that will accommodate new commercial development (i.e. McDonalds) Lino Lakes Assisted Living — Construction of the additional facility is finishing up; Industrial Park — Expansion plans under consideration; New Housing — There are several developments either underway or being considered in concept; the new developments will generate park funding; Studies — A Local Water Management Plan is underway; Flood Plain Maps are being updated for FEMA; EDAC is working on updating the city's Economic Development Plan, identifying priorities and opportunities; Storm Water Erosion Control documents are being updated; Sign Ordinance — The Planning and Zoning Board is currently reviewing the city's regulations at the request of the city council; 49 and J — A master plan is in place to drive development discussions; Park Initiatives — The city is working with Anoka County on the Otter Lake Regional Trail Project as well as the Main Street pedestrian bridge over 35W and on extension of the trail past the bridge as far as Lino Lakes Elementary. Mayor Reinert noted that the city council regularly receives and utilizes advice from the city advisory boards on development in the city so he thought an update on development activities would be appropriate. Council Member Roeser noted that it's obvious as the council does interviews for advisory board positions that there is a lot of talent present on these groups. He thinks it creates good synergy when the groups and the council get together occasionally. The mayor noted the city -owned land at Birch and Centerville Road and that the council has discussed the idea of getting something going there. There is an old master plan in place. He thinks the council would love input from the boards on possibilities there. Public Services Director DeGardner noted that ideas for the land have arisen regularly over the years but budget has always been the issue; the concept of a phased plan has been discussed as a way to get things moving. Mr. DeGardner noted that the original master plan has many recreational elements. Paul Tralle noted that the north end of the city is lacking in trails and he'd like to see work in that area. The mayor suggested that he sees trails and the recreation area somewhat separate; he's committed to finishing the north loop of trails but also keeping the recreation area discussion going. Mr. Lindy noted that a relevant master plan for the recreation area would be appropriate since habits in the city may have changed since the old plan was put together. A question was raised about park dedication and other fees — is the city where it should be with those? Mr. Grochala promised that staff keeps an eye on fees, looking at them each year. A comment was added that sometimes the funding set aside for parks isn't enough to get the job done and the mayor responded that there is council discussion about that and with the awareness the necessary funding is more likely. Council Member Roeser added that he continues to support the concept of obtaining State Legacy funds when possible. Mr. DeGardner remarked that staff is always looking for grant funds and 2 SPECIAL JOINT COUNCIL MEETING May 19, 2014 APPROVED he agrees that leveraging funds together is a good financing concept. Mr. Masonick noted that businesses sometimes buy naming rights for facilities; that is a fund leveraging possibility. Council Member Roeser then noted the city's efforts to recycle cans from businesses as a funding source for the recreation facilities — that is an effort already underway. Mr. Tralle noted the Hammerheart Brewery as a real success story business in the city and the mayor said some thanks should go to Council Member Roeser because he called for the city to update its regulations so that a brewery would be possible. Michael Root remarked that the matter of sign regulations has been a long standing discussion for the Planning & Zoning Board. And especially in regard to regulations for temporary signs. Mayor Reinert replied that the current regulations limit temporary signs to four times per year and a total number of days. The council has heard that the regulations aren't quite right since the signage seems to be needed seasonally. Therefore the council is asking the P &Z Board to take another look at the regulations with that in mind. P &Z Chair Tralle said the Board will tackle the issue again but he'd like a promise that that the council won't send it back again for at least two years so that things at least have a chance to work. Mayor Reinert noted that communication is important and he wants board members to feel free to contact the city council with any questions or concerns. ADJOURN There being no further business to discuss, the meeting was adjourned at 8:28 p.m. These minutes were considered, corrected and approved at the regular Council meeting held on June 9, 2014. 3