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HomeMy WebLinkAbout04/05/2006 P&Z Packet• • • SPECIAL JOINT COUNCIL MEETING APRIL 5, 2006 APPROVED CITY OF LINO LAKES MINUTES SPECIAL JOINT MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL, PARK BOARD, ENVIRONMENTAL BOARD, PLANNING & ZONING BOARD & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ADVISORY COMMITTEE DATE TIME STARTED TIME ENDED COUNCIL MEMBERS PRESENT PLANNING AND ZONING PRESENT ENVIRONMENTAL BOARD PRESENT PARK BOARD PRESENT EDAC PRESENT: : April 5, 2006 . 6:38 p.m. . 8:35 p.m. : Council Members Carlson, Dahl, Reinert, Stoltz and Mayor Bergeson : Rafferty, Rect, Nelson, Ladem and Pogalz : Gundhofer, DeHaven, and Norman : Frederickson, Huelman, and Montain : Vacha, Schwartz, Helgemoe, Combs, Uschke and Milbauer Staff members present: City Administrator, Gordon Heitke; Community Development Director, Michael Grochala; City Planner, Jeff Smyser; Environmental Specialist, Marty Asleson; Public Services Director, Rick DeGardner; Economic Development Coordinator, Mary Alice Divine; and City Engineer, Jim Studenski CALL TO ORDER Mayor Bergeson thanked everyone for coming to the meeting and asked all City Board Member's to introduce themselves. He noted the purpose of the meeting is to discuss the Hardwood Creek Development. INTRODUCTIONS Community Development Director Grochala stated the City has been talking about the Hardwood Creek Development for quite some time. Staff has been working with the design team on various issues. He introduced the design team including City staff, Dahlgren, Shardlow, Uban (DSU) and TKDA. Ms. Kendra Lindahl, Landform, introduced the design team from Hardwood Creek Development, LLC. Community Development Director Grochala provided a project background, the guiding principals within the project and the existing conditions in the project area. He also reviewed the important public values that have been identified throughout the project process. • • • SPECIAL JOINT COUNCIL MEETING APRIL 5, 2006 APPROVED Mr. Geoff Martin, DSU, came forward and indicated he had been retained by the City to work with the development team to coordinate the project and work out details of the plan. He noted there are many, many details that still need to be worked out. He stated it has been a pleasure to work with the City on this project. PROJECT PRESENTATION Ms. Caroline Kra11, Landform, explained the objectives of the plan in terms of conservation development. She provided an overview of the project noting open space is a significant part of the plan. She detailed the key elements of the plan including open space, the trail network, waterways, transportation and housing. Ms. Lindahl advised the key issues that are still being worked on involve traffic improvements, storm water management and architectural design. Ms. Lindahl outlined the next steps in the process indicating a formal application will be submitted to the City. She requested the City Boards provide feedback before the formal application is submitted. DISCUSSION Community Development Director Grochala stated this is the time for the City Boards to vocalize their issues and get them on the table. Then staff can address those issues with the design team. The City Council and City Boards asked questions regarding the proposed development. Staff answered questions and noted the following outstanding issues regarding the project: • Type of and quality of commercial development • An additional interchange at County Road 80 • County Road 14 Interchange Project • Transition between different uses on the site • The amount of open space, water and prairie grasses • Decline of species • Need for active recreation fields • Park Dedication requirements • SPECIAL JOINT COUNCIL MEETING APRIL 5, 2006 APPROVED • Lack of park areas within the development for all residents in Lino Lakes • Public services to that area, such as police, fire and schools • Quality of residential development • Architectural details on the backs of buildings • Moisture issues with all structures • Completion of Main Street to I -35E interchange Community Development Director Grochala recapped the above issues and again thanked everyone who attended the meeting. ADJOURN There being no further business to discuss regarding this issue, the meeting was adjourned at 8:35 p.m. These minutes were considered, corrected and approved at the regular Council meeting held on 1110 May 8, 2006. C y Clerk, Julia e Bartell Transcribed by: Kim Points TimeSaver Off Site Secretarial, Inc. • 3 PA•P John Bergeson, Mayor