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SPECIAL JOINT MEETING
APPROVED
CITY OF LINO LAKES
MINUTES
DATE
TIME STARTED
TIME ENDED
COUNCIL MEMBERS
EDAC MEMBERS
ENVIRONMENTAL MEMBERS .
P & Z MEMBERS
PARK MEMBERS
MAY 31, 2006
May 31, 2006
6:37 p.m.
8:40 p.m.
Councilmember Carlson, O'Donnell, Reinert,
Stoltz and Mayor Bergeson
Keller, Kuschke, Schwartz and Corson
Bor, O'Dea, Brouillet, Norman, Grundhofer,
Milbauer and Helgemoe
Hudan, Ladem, Reet, Tralle and Rafferty
Montain, Taschuk and Lindy
Staff members present: City Administrator, Gordon Heitke; Community Development
Director, Michael Grochala; City Engineer, Jim Studenski; Environmental Specialist,
Marty Asleson; Economic Development Coordinator, Mary Alice Divine; and Public
Services Director, Rick DeGardner
CONCEPT REVIEW: CONSERVATION DEVELOPMENT — NATURE'S
REFUGE
Introduction and Background, Michael Grochala - Community Development Director
Grochala thanked everyone for coming to the meeting and introduced Mr. Jeff
Schoenbauer, Brauer and Associates.
Community Development Director Grochala advised the City is looking at an area that is
very important to everyone in Lino Lakes. Staff has talked to developers about what can
be done in this area.
Community Development Director Grochala pointed out the 240 -acre area and stated it is
intended to be single housing residential and is located within the Stage 1 Growth Area.
Staff is focusing on a conservation development. He indicated this is a very unique
opportunity for the community. The plan is to take what nature has given the City, reach
public values and achieve an economically viable project.
Development Design and Parameters, Jeff Schoenbauer - Mr. Schoenbauer came
forward and stated it is very important for everyone to work as a collaborative team on
this project. He stressed the process of this type of development involves a lot of give
and take to maintain the public values and also make it economical.
Mr. Jason Husveth, Ecologist, CCES Inc., came forward and stated he has been working
with the City and DNR for the past several years. He stated the specific area has a very,
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SPECIAL JOINT MEETING MAY 31, 2006
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very unique plant community. The area is in need of restoration and stewardship. The
plan that has been put together would result in the rare plant life flourishing.
Mr. Schoenbauer provided a power point presentation that included the conservation
development background, public values and economic realities.
Mr. Schoenbauer presented the proposed plan in comparison to a traditional development.
Comparisons included number of residential units and proposed trails. He reviewed
images, economic impacts and the phasing plan. He also noted the basic agreement
parameters in terms of the developer and the City.
Community Development Director Grochala introduced Mr. Rick Carlson and Mr. John
Peterson, developers of the proposed plan. He indicated the developers have been very
cooperative and eager to work with the City on this project.
Discussion — Mr. Schoenbauer stated staff and the development team would like
feedback to determine if they are going in the right direction with the project.
Concerns and issues raised through the discussion included the following:
1. Impact on wildlife and breeding of wildlife
2. Creation of a wildlife and Blanding corridor
3. Destroying forest areas and mature trees
4. Management of stewardship
5. Water run -off
6. Philosophy of sub - contractors
7. Traffic
8. Construction of sidewalks throughout the development
9. Developer contribution to infrastructure
10. Enforcement and accountability of developers agreement
The majority of those present indicated support for the project and believes the City is
going in the right direction with this type of development.
The meeting was adjourned at 8:40 p.m.
These minutes were considered, corrected and approved at the regular Council meeting held on
June 26, 2006.
PAPP ariserti
e Bartell, City Clerk John Bergeson, Mayor
Transcribed by:
Kim Points
TimeSaver Off Site Secretarial, Inc.
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