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HomeMy WebLinkAbout02/23/1987 Council MinutesCOUNCIL MINUTES February 23, 1987 Page 1 The regular meeting of the Lino Lakes City Council was called to order at 7:00 P.M. by Mayor Benson. Members present: Bisel, Marier, Bohjanen, Reinert. City Attorney, Bill Hawkins; Engineer, Ron Stahlberg; Public Works Director; Don Volk; Building Inspector, Pete Kluegel, Administrator, Randy Schumacher and Clerk- Treasurer, Marilyn Anderson were also present. CONSIDERATION AND APPROVAL OF MINUTES Special Meeting, February 9, 1987 - Mr. Marier moved to approve these minutes as presented. Mr. Bohjanen seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. Regular Council Meeting, February 9, 1987 - Mr. Bisel moved to approve these minutes as presented. Mr. Marier seconded the motion. Mr. Reinert noted that the vote on the motion in paragraph six was not unanimous. Mr. Reinert had voted, No. The regular Council meeting minutes were passed unanimously to include Mr. Reinerts correction. CONSIDERATION AND APPROVAL OF DISBURSEMENTS - FEBRUARY 23, 1987 Mr. Bohjanen moved to approve the Disbursements as presented. Mr. Marier seconded the motion. Mr. Marier questioned if there were funds in the Fire Department budget to cover the costs listed in the Disbursements. He suggested that these costs be allocated to Government Buildings. Motion carried unanimously. OPEN MIKE Marvin Tews, 7919 - 4th Avenue - Mr. Tews explained to the Council that during the reconstruction of the ditches in the 4th Avenue project, the portion of the ditch that runs accross his property was widened and deepened and the area was left in a mess. Also the culvert that was in the ditch prior to reconstruction was removed and not replaced. Mr. Stahlberg explained that the old culvert is too small and would create a dam. If Mr. Tews wishes to replace the culvert he would have to go to Rice Creek Watershed District and apply for a permit and then install it himself. Mr. Tews said he had been to the court house and researched the records regarding the portion of ditch on his property and found that this ditch was a private ditch, not a county ditch. He asked if the City could legally go onto his property and repair a private ditch. Mr. Stahlberg explained that the ditch had been there for a long time and felt it was a proper ditch. 1 1 1 1 COUNCIL MINUTES Mayor Benson asked Mr. Tews just what he is requesting of the Council. Mr. Tews said he wanted a culvert in the ditch so that he could drive his tractor to the other side for farming purposes without cost to himself. Mayor Benson said he would have the situation researched and will get back to Mr. Tews. Ron Conway, 6280 Red Maple Lane - Mr. Conway explained he had submitted several questions regarding the South Reshanau Lake Shores plat to Mr. Stahlberg at the January 28, 1987 Council meeting. To date he has not heard from Mr. Stahlberg regarding the answers to these questions. Mr. Stahlberg explained he had answered Mr. Conway with a letter and copies of the letter were sent to Mr. Schumacher and Mayor Benson. Mr. Stahlberg left the Council chamber to discuss this matter further. Arnie Ficocello, representing D. Erickson Home Builders explained to the Council that Erickson Home Builders are considering purchasing the Ulmer's 4th Addition and applying for a final plat of the area. They understand that there has been a problem with securing the proper right -of -way easements. Mr. Ficocello asked the Council if Erickson purchased the property and Mr. Ulmer dropped his lawsuit, would the Council be willing to review the plat and if so how long would the process take. They are looking at construction in the area this year and build in two stages, completing the north portion first. Mayor Benson explained some of the problems experienced with the original preliminary plat and noted that since there is a different builder and the original had not been approved, the Planning and Zoning Board would have to review the matter. Mr. Marier explained the original concept had been acceptable to the Council but since the plat is now proposed to be developed in stages the Planning and Zoning Board would definitely have to give their input. Mr. Ficocello asked if the developer of a certain parcel of property could hire his own contractor and build the roads and install the sanitary facilities or would the City require that the issue be bonded and built by the City. Mayor Benson explained if the contractor financed the improvements himself, he could also install the facilities himself. However, installation would have to meet all City requirements. In this particular area, the main line would have to be constructed down 2nd. Avenue and this may cause a problem because all the landowners along this street would have to agree to this method of installation. Mr. Ficocello was told to bring the matter to the Planning and Zoning Board and then a time table could be worked from there. PLANNING AND ZONING BOARD REPORT - PETE KLUEGEL Minor Subdivision, Donald McShannock - Mr. McShannock owns a ten acre parcel of land fronting on Hodgson Road and running east to Ware Road. He is requesting that he be allowed to subdivide this parcel into two 113 COUNCIL MINUTES five acre parcels, one fronting on Hodgson Road would contain his home and the second parcel would front on Ware Road and be sold for the construction of a new house. The prospective owner plans to build on a portion that is higher and will support the construction of a home and eventually hook up to the Shoreview water and sewer when it becomes available. He is already pursuing this possibility. The proposed subdivision meets all the requirements of the City code and was approved by the Planning and Zoning Board with one no vote. Mayor Benson and Mr. Reinert were concerned about the natural restrictions of the lot, namely high water table. Mr. Reinert asked what would be done if sewer and water could not be brought from Shoreview for some time. Mr. Kluegel explained that the building site would support a mound septic system. Mr. McShannock explained he had lived on the property for 35 years and the portion where the new house was to be constructed was as high as the land where his house is located. Mr. Marier wanted the prospective buyer to be aware that the driveway would be approximately 450 feet long and bringing utilities to the house would be costly. Mr. Marier moved to approve the recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Board with the stipulation that all aspects of the Planner and Engineer be followed to the letter. Mr. Bohjanen seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. Minor Subdivision, Vernon Wahlberg - Mr. Wahlberg asked that this item be taken from the Council agenda. Site and Building Plan Review - Custom Manufacturing and Engineering, Inc. - Mr. Kluegel explained this is a proposal to build a 90' x 182' building in the Lino Industrial Park. The building will house a plastic injection moulding plant and be constructed out of concrete panels. A fifteen hundred gallon septic tank and fifteen hundred square feet of drainfield will be required. The firm will employ fifty people and will emit no toxic waste. An escrow will be required to insure the completion of paving and seeding by September, 1988. Mr. Bisel moved to approve Planning and Zoning application #87 -04 submitted by Custom Manufacturing, Inc. to include the stipulations outlined by the Planning and Zoning Board. Mr. Reinert seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. Ordinance No. 05 - 86, Building Standards, First Reading - Mr. Kluegel explained that this ordinance had been considered earlier in 1986 and several people from the audience had expressed their concern because of the restrictive nature of the ordinance. The ordinance was returned to the Planning and Zoning Board for further study and changes were made as recommended by the City Planner. COUNCIL MINUTES Mayor Benson asked if the persons that were in the audience the first time were notified of this meeting. He was told they were not notified. Mr. Schumacher noted these people could he notified for their input during the second reading. Mr. Marier moved to approve the first reading of Ordinance #05 -86 as amended and have the people who were here during the first consideration of this ordinance notified of the second reading for the ordinance and dispense with the reading. Mr. Bohjanen seconded the motion. Mr. Bisel said he had further questions about this ordinance and Mr. Jeff Joyer from the audience asked to show some slides that were relevant to this issue. Mr. Reinert felt it would be more appropriate to show the slides during the second reading when there will he other comments. Voting on the motion, motion carried unanimously. CITY OF LINO LAKES COUNTY OF ANOKA Ordinance No. 05 - 86 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CITY CODE, APPENDIX B, ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF LINO LAKES, AMENDING SUBDIVISIION 4, SECTION (4) DESIGN STANDARDS, ITEM (G) BUILDING DESIGN. II The City Council of the City of Lino Lakes, Anoka County, Minnesota passed by the City Council on May 24, 1983 is hereby amended by deleting the current language in Subd. 4, Section (4) (G) (i) (ii) and adding the following language; (G) Building Design. 1. It is not the intent of the City to restrict design freedom when reviewing project architecture in connection with a site and building plan. However, it is in the best interest of the City to promote high standards of architectural design and compatibility with surrounding structures and neighborhoods. Architectural plans should be prepared by an architect or other qualified person acceptable to the Building Official and shall show the following: (1) elevations of all sides of the building; (2) type and color of exterior building materials; (3) a typical floor plan; (4) dimensions of all structures; and (5) the location of trash containers and of heating, ventilation and air conditioning equipment. 114 COUNCIL MINUTES (i) All buildings erected on lands within the Commercial and Industrial Zoning Districts shall be of steel, reinforced concrete, Type III construction, masonary construction or an equivalent or better. No building shall have pole barn type construction or exterior wall surface of sheet. metal. Exterior wall surfaces of all buildings shall be face brick, decorative block stone, architectgural concrete cast in place or pre -cast panel or an equivalent or better. (A back wall may be ordinary common block.) (ii) All rooftop or ground mounted mechanical equip- ment and exterior trash storage areas shall be enclosed with material compatible with the principal structure. (iii) All accessory buildings except those not visible from any exterior property line shall have exterior wall surfaces of the same mat- erial as the principle structure. (iv) Underground utilities shall be provided for all new structures. II. Save as above amended, said Ordinance No. 2 shall stand as initially passed and as previously amended. This Ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after its passage and publication according to City Charter. Passed by the City Council this 23rd day of February Marilyn (G , 1986. t njamin G Benson, Mayor Anderson, Clerk- Treasurer Ordinance No. 17 - 86, Central Business District, First Reading - Mr. Kluegel explained the background of the proposed ordinance and noted that the revised draft had been unanimously approved by the Planning 1 COUNCIL MLNUTES and Zoning board. Mr. Prokop from the Planning and Zoning Board was in the audience and expressed his concern because the ordinance does not identfy an area for redevelopment. Mr. Reinert was concerned because the wording may not allow the same thinking in the future. Mr. Schumacher noted that the ordinance could he added to the Comprehensive Land Use Plan Amendments and to the City Code. Mr. Johnson, City Planner noted that documentation could be added to the Comprehensive Plan update. Mr. Bisel moved to approve the first reading of Ordinance No. 17 - 86. Mr. Bohjanen seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. Mrs. Anderson read trm ordinance. CITY OF LINO LAKES COUNTY OF ANOKA STATE OF MINNESOTA Ordinance No. 17 - 86 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CITY CODE, APPENDIX B, ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF LINO LAKES, BY ADDING THE FOLLOWING "CB" CENTRAL BUSINESS DISTRICT CLASSIFICATION TO DISTRICT PROVISIONS, SECTION 6. The City Council of the City of Lino Lakes, Anoka County, Minnesota does ordain: 1. AMENDMENT: Appendix B, Section 6, Subdivision 19, Add: "CB" Central Business District. (1) Purpose. This zoning classification is reserved to promote redevelopment projects for modern retail shopping facilities of integrated design in central business locations. This will allow potential developers greater freedom in site selection and flexibility in designs for commercial development. (2) District Lot and yard Requirements. (A) Minimum district size: none (B) Minimum lot size: none (C) Minimum lot width: none (D) Setbacks: 115 COUNCIL MINUTES (i) Front: 30 feet (ii) Rear: 10 feet (iii) Side (interior lot line): 10 feet (iv) Side and rear (accessory building): 10 feet (v) Side and rear (parking lots): 5 feet (3) Height Regulations. No building in the CB District shall exceed a height of 45 feet. (4) Building Coverage. The area covered by any structure or structures shall not exceed forty percent (40 %) of the total land area. (5) Green Area. The minimum site area to be left to open space, yard, and /or landscaped area: 15 % (6) Considerations for Rezoning. Any new structures in a Central Business District must be shown to fit into an overall plan for the area and have an approved site plan. Before any new area is zoned into Central Business Districts, the following conditions must be met: (A) Comprehensive Plan. The redevelopment must be consistent with the comprehensive land use plan. (B) Thoroughfare Access. The redevelopment will be located adjacent to a thoroughfare or collector street as shown on the Comprehensive Plan. (C) Site and Building Plans. Submission of a site plan showing structures, parking, driveways, landscaping, and screening in accordance with Section 5, Subd. 4. (7) Permitted Uses. In the CB District, no buildings or land shall be used, and no building shall be erected, converted, or structurally altered unless otherwise provided herein, except for one or more of the following uses. Also all appropriate re- gulations and standards in Section 5, Subd. 4 (Site and Building Plan Review) and Subd. 6 (Certificate of Occupancy) must be satisfied. COUNCIL MINUTES (8) AMENDMENT: AMENDMENT: (A) Retail shops and stores (B) Business and professional offices (C) Retail sales and services to include grocery drugs, hardware, appliances, furniture, office supplies (D) Restaurants, cafes (E) Personal services, beauty and barber shop, clothes cleaning, dress maker, etc. (F) Small appliance repair (G) Liquor, off -sale and on -sale (H) Financial institutions (I) Indoor amusement and recreation centers Conditional Uses. The uses pursuant to Conditional Use Permit granted by the City Council on applic- ation and hearing as provided in Section 5, Subd. 5, and all appropriate regulations and standards in Section 5, Subd. 4 (Site and Building Plan Re- view) and in Subd. 5 (Certificate of Occupancy) must be satisfied. 1I. Appendix B, Section 8, Subdivision 2D, is hereby amended to read as follows: "No off - street park- ing space within five feet of any street right- of-way." Appendix B, Section 8, Subdivision 3, is hereby amended to read as follows: Add "K ". "Compact Parking Spaces. Allowing up to 40% of off street parking spaces to be classified compact parking. Each compact space shall not be less than eight and one half (8 1/2) feet wide and seventeen (17) feet in length." IV. Passed by the Council of the City of Lino Lakes this 23rd ------ _-Februar_y__ 1987 • day of 116 COUNCIL MINUTES Marilyn G,. Anderson, Clerk- Treasurer The Council took a break from 8:15 P.M. to 8:25 P.M. 7:30 P.M. -- PUBLIC HEARING - COMPREHENSIVE LAND USE PLAN AMENDMENTS Mayor Benson opened the public hearing at 8:25 P.M. Mr. Johnson, City Planner outlined the planning effort of the Planning and Zoning Board and the Task Force during the past year. Mr. Schumacher and Mr. Johnson met with representatives of the Metropolitan Council and received their comments and these comments are now being edited into the draft plan. Mr. Johnson noted that by state law the comprehensive land use plan must be updated at this time. Mr. Johnson explained the purpose of each map that he presented tonight for the benefit of the audience. He also explained that the land use plan has been revised. The Expansion Residential district has been revised and the new designation, Rural Expansion and Redevelopment Commercial, have been added. He gave the following definitions: 1. Urban Residential - This area corresponds directly to the year 2000 Urban Service District. Lot sizes are 11,250 square feet because utility services will be provided. 2 Expansion Residential - These areas are outside of the proposed year 2000 Sewer Service District but are adjacent to or near the boundaries. These will be logical areas for future sewer exten- sion before the year 2010 and allows for one acre minimum lot size as an interim use. The added restriction that any land subdivided into one acre lots must be accompanied by a legally binding resubdivision plan off 1/4 acre minimum lot size. 3. Rural Expansion - These areas are proposed for large lot (two and one half acre minimum) single family lots and are not intended for future service prior to the year 2010. An additional requirement is that each lot must have a minimum buildable area of one acre. 4. Rural - These areas require residential development of ten acre lots. An additional requirement is there must he a minimum buildable area of one acre. 5. Redevelopment Commercial - This classification is to be used 1 COUNCIL MINUTES in limited areas which meet specific criteria such as being located adjacent to the intersection of major thoroughfares. The purpose of this land use classification is to promote and facilitate redevelopment projects for modern retail shopping facilities of interpreted design in central location. Mr. Johnson explained the sewer district map, the park update and the thoroughfare update. After the Council approves the draft plan it will be sent to the Metropolitan Council for their review and comment as well as to the surrounding communities. He expected that Metro Council will finish their review within 30 days and the surrounding communities are required to complete their review within that same time period. The draft will come back to the City with comments for final adoption and then the comprehensive plan will be revised according to the draft. Mr. Paul Tubbs from the audience complimented the City for the work and time spent on this plan and asked for further explanation of the RE Distrist. Mr. Johnson explained. Mr. Stahlberg asked that the sewer district map be corrected to include the southwest corner of Lino Lakes in the boundary for sewer prior to the year 2000 since this is the direction the main trunk line will come from. Mr. Stahiberg also asked that the map be corrected to include the area south of Shenandoah in the district designated for service prior to the year 2000. Mr. Stahiberg asked that a third area be included in this designation and that is the area targeted for a shopping center. Mr. Schumacher asked if an area outside of the boundary for the year 2000 asks for service prior to the year 2000 would this require a comprehensive plan amendment. Mr. Johnson said the City would have to ask for a trade off. Mr. Tubbs asked where service would come from for the area east of Birch Street. Mr. Stahiberg explained from Centerville Road. He also explained that other interceptor locations are from Blaine which is now servicing the Rice Lake Estates Area, from Shoreview which will come from the very southwest corner of Lino Lakes and from the Forest Lake interceptor which comes from Hugo. It has noted that Metro Council has been emphatic about not extending services to the areas that will be designed for smaller lots. The very southeast corner of Lino Lakes has been designated for two and one half acre lots and Mr. Schumacher explained it would be very difficult to get Metro to agree to extend sewer services to that area if it were requested in the future. Mr. Tubbs asked from a sales point of view, is the City overlooking something for the corner of 35E and Main Street. Mr. Johnson said this was not a zoning map and no property will be rezoned with the adoption of the revised comprehensive land use plan. 1 117 COUNCIL MINUTES Mr. Bisel was concerned that the lands west of 35E were designated as two and one half acre lots especially when the sewer line is so close in White Bear Township. If the City allows the downsized lots in this area, sewer will never become a reality. Mayor Benson was concerned about the area near 35E from Main Street to the north corporate boundary. Mr. Johnson said he could add text that would indicate that the City is considering some commercial in this area. Mr. Marier moved to close the public hearing -at 9:05 P.M. Mr. Bisel seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. Mr. Marier moved to instruct the City Planner and Engineer to get together and change the designation of the area west of 35E from Main Street to 80th Street to future industrial. There was no second to this motion. Mr. Bisel moved that the area west of 35E and north of Ash Street to Cedar Street be designated Rural. Mr. Bohjanen seconded the motion. Mr. Bisel explained his reason for this change is that this area is contiguous to other parcels that can be developed into higher density when the sewer is available and because Metro Council has stated they would never service areas that were down sized. He noted that the area east of 35E lends itself to the two and one half size lots and will probably never receive sewer service. Mr. Reinert said he had a problem with redoing a map that the Task Force has spent many hours of work on. He felt there was a great risk of making a mistake. Mayor Benson said he had mixed feelings about this area. Voting on the motion, motion carried with Mayor Benson and Mr. Reinert voting, no. Mr. Bisel moved to have the area west of 35E to 20th Avenue from Main Street to 80th Street designated commercial or industrial in the narrative only. Mr. Marier seconded the motion. After further discussion, the motion carried with Mr. Reinert voting no. FIRST READING ORDINANCE NO. 13 -86 CIRCLE PINES GAS F Mr. Schumacher explained that he and Mr. Hawkins had met with the Circle Pines Attorney and Administrator last Wednesday as requested by the Council for one final attempt to negotiate a franchise and feels that the document presented tonight is a good workable franchise. He explained the changes for the Council. One change is the reduction of the franchise fee from 7% to 3% for customers on interruptable service. The prison is the only interruptable service at this time. Mr. Bohjanen asked how this would be handled by a future unterruptable customer. Mr. Schumacher said this would be negotiated with the potential customer at the time the customer asks for service. Mr. Schumacher explained the second change refers to the terms and 1 COUNCIL MINUTES conditions of purchase. Mr. Schumacher read the new language for the Council. Mr. Reinert explained that it appeared to him that this City was giving Circle Pines a blank check and telling them to write it out for whatever they felt was reasonable. Mr. Hawkins explained the thinking of the negotiating team. Circle Pines must adhere to the generally accepted accounting principles and use actual construction costs. Mr. Reinert explained he was concerned about the langauge because of past experiences with Circle Pines. Mr. Hawkins said he had reviewed all the new language and felt it addressed all of his concerns. Mr. Bisel asked that a time frame be established for the Audited Report. He also expressed other concerns with this issue. Mr. Marier felt Mr. Bisels concerns had been addressed at previous meetings. Mr. Bohjanen asked if he could really believe the terminology in the franchise agreement. He noted that he did not believe in municipal systems but did believe in private enterprise. He asked what would happen if there were an explosion in the Lino Lakes portion of the system. Mr. Marier explained Lino Lakes would not be held responsible. Mr. Bisel referred to the Circle Pines Council minutes where they indicated they will be charging the Rice Lake Estates residents a $5.00 surcharge for gas service. Mr. Schumacher explained this will cover the costs of financing the installation of the system in Rice Lake Estates. Once this is paid, the surcharge will be dropped. Mr. Marier moved to approve the first reading of Ordinance No. 13 - 86 and dispense with the reading. Mr. Reinert seconded the motion. Motion passed with Mayor Benson voting, yes and Mr. Bohjanen voting, no. Mr. Bohjanen moved to extend the meeting until all business was completed. Mr. Marier seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. ENGINEER'S REPORT - RON STAHLBERG 118 Plans and Specifications for Pump House, Well No. 2 - Resolution No. 05 -87 - Mr. Stahlberg explained that the architecture will be the same as for pump house No. 1 and it will be compatible with Circle Pines. It will have approximately the same capacity as the one in the Black Duck Drive area. Mr. Reinert moved to approve the plans and specifications for pump house well No. 2 and advertise for bids. Mr. Bisel seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. CITY OF LINO LAKES Resolution No. 05- 87 COUNCIL' MINUTES A RESOLUTION APPROVING PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS AND ORDERING ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS FOR WELL HOUSE NO. 2 WHEREAS, pursuant to a motion passed by the Council on December 23, 1985, the City Engineer has prepared plans and specifications for the construction of well house no. 2, and has presented such plans and specifications to the Council for approval; NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF LINO LAKES, MINNESOTA; 1. Such plans and specifications, a copy of which is attached hereto and made a part hereof, and hereby approved. 2. The City Clerk shall prepare and cause to be in inserted in the official paper an advertisement for bids upon the making of such improvement under such approved plans and specifications. The advertisement shall be published for two days, shall specify the work to be done, shall state that bids will be opened and will be considered by the Council at 10:00 A.M. on March 20, 1987, in the Council Chambers of the city hall. Any bidder whose responsibility is questioned during consideration of the bid will be given an opportunity to address the Council on the issue of responsibility. No bids will be considered unless sealed and filed with the Clerk and accompanied by a cash deposit, cashier's check, bid bond or certified check payable to the Clerk for 5 per cent of the amount of such bid. Passed and adopted this 23rd day of February, 1987. Mariltyn G Anderson, Clerk - Treasurer njamin Benson, Mayor Rice Creek Watershed District Water Resource Management Plan - Resolution No. 08 - 87. Mr. Reinert moved the adoption of the RCWD Water Resource Management Plan. Mr. Bohjanen seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. Mr.Schumacher asked if the Council would be interested in having Mr. Sobiech from TKDA come and explain the plan. The Council asked that this presentation be done in a concise manner. CITY OF LINO LAKES Resolution No. 08 - 87 1 1 COUNCIL MINUTES A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE CONSIDERATION OF RICE CREEK WATERSHED DISTRICT'S WATER RESOURCE MANAGEMENT PLAN WHEREAS, the Rice Creek Watershed District has prepared a water resources management plan as required by Chapter 509 of the Laws of Minnesota of 1982; and WHEREAS, WHEREAS, WHEREAS, as part of said law such plans are to be sent to any city within the district for comment as part of the overall review process; and such planning needs to he undertaken in a practical, cost effective, and achievable manner, and the City of Lino Lakes has reviewed this plan and finds it to be generally acceptable in many aspects with the except- ion that there are areas of potentially very serious impact on the city. Said areas being set forth in Exhibit A en- titled RICE CREEK WATERSHED WATER RESOURCES MANAGEMENT PLAN, CITY COMMENT, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LINO LAKES, That the City of Lino Lakes hereby advise the Rice Creek Watershed District that it finds the Water Resource Management Plan to be generally acceptable with the exception of several areas of potentially very serious impact as follows and more explicitedly detailed in Exhibit A: 1. Water quantity implementation approach. 2. Water quality protection approach. 3. Overall management of the Rice Creek trunk itself. 4. Duplication of effort with other agencies. 5. High implementation cost. G. Ditch modification restrictions. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That the City Administrator of the City of Lino Lakes is hereby instructed to send this resolution expressing the City's serious concern to the Rice Creek Watershed District before March 1, 1987. Adopted by the Lino Lakes Ci ounce his 23rd day of February, 1987. Benjami . Benson, Mayor 119 COUNCIL MINUTES Marilyn G. Anderson, Clerk - Treasurer Work Session - Mr. Stahlherg asked that the Council set a work session for discussion of long range water and sewer utility plans before the Uhde and Erickson public hearings. The meeting was set for March 9, 1987 at 5:00 P.M. just prior to the regular Council meeting. ATTORNEY'S REPORT - BILL HAWKINS Mr. Hawkins did not have a report. CONSIDERATION OF SETTING DATE OF BOARD OF REVIEW FOR APRIL 20. 1987, 7:00 P.M. Mr. Bisel moved to set the date for the Board of Review. Mr. Bohjanen seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. CONSIDERATION OF PROCLAIMING MARCH 8 THROUGH MARCH 14. 1987 AS VOLUNTEERS OF AMERICA WEEK Mr. Marier moved to approve the proclamation and to send letters to all volunteers in Lino Lakes. Mr. Bohjanen seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. OLD BUSINESS Appointment of City Planner - Mayor Benson expressed concern to Mr. Johnson as to who would be the representative for Lino Lakes from his firm. Mr. Johnson said he was not aware that there were any concerns and explained that his firm makes assignments within the office according to what items need what expertise, sometimes it is himself and sometimes it is Bob Wuornos. He felt this was giving Lino Lakes the best service. Mr. Johnson said he would like to address the specific problems and asked if the Council wanted to choose a particular representative of their services. Mr. Reinert expressed his concern because sometimes he felt that Mr. Johnson was not tuned into Lino Lakes and was just using a text book approach to all items brought before him. He would like more guidance from the City Planner. Mr. Schumacher noted that last summer he had discussed several items with Mr. Johnson one being that he would like to see more representation from Mr. Johnson than from Mr. Wuornos. Mr. Bisel felt there was a problem of getting materials and information in a timely manner. He asked that Mr. Johnson make a better effort to get materials out in time and to be at the meetings rather than Mr. Wuornos. Mayor Benson asked that Mr. Johnson cooperate in the effort to put forth a better image in coordinating materials and timetables and a better effort to answer all concerns so that applicants do not have to return a number of times before their matter is completed. 1 1 1 1 COUNCIL MINUTES Mr. Marier expressed his concern because he felt Mr. Johnsons reports were too open ended and felt they should come to some conclusions. He also said he would rather work with one person and expected materials to be done in a timely manner. Mr. Johnson said he would appreciate the opportunity to discuss the format of his reports so that he could give the City what is expected of him. Mayor Benson thanked Mr. Johnson for staying for this portion of the meeting. Mr. Bisel felt it would not be fair to switch planners at this point. Mr. Doocy, former Planning and Zoning Board Chairman explained the P & Z Board felt Mr. Johnson gave them their moneys worth but felt Mr. Wuornos was not with the program. Mr. Reinert said he felt Mr. Johnson was wishy washy and felt it was his obligation to lay out professional opinions and their ramifications so that proper decisions can be made. After further discussion, Mr. Bisel moved to appoint R. L. Wuornos & Associates as City Planner and deal directly with Zack Johnson. Mr. Bohjanen seconded the motion. Mr. Marier felt this would give the City time to look further into this situation. Voting on the motion, motion passed with Mr. Reinert voting, no. Shoreview Service Agreement - Mr. Schumacher explained the background of this proposed joint powers agreement with the City of Shoreview. The City Engineer had reviewed the document and had recommended some changes. Mr. Reinert moved to approve the joint powers agreement to include the Engineer's recommendations. Mr. Marier seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. Robert Wilson Lawsuit - Mr. Marier explained that Mr. Wilson had visited him and the City has an opportunity to purchase a portion of Mr. Wilsons property and Mr. Wilson will drop the lawsuit if the City agrees to allow him to remove some of the top soil. Mr. Schumacher will put together an outline on this situation updating the Council on where this matter now sits. Circle Pines Gas Franchise -- Mr. Bisel asked if this City should have an idea what the value or buy out cost is of the Lino Lakes portion of the gas franchise. Mr. Schumacher explained that our City Auditor had determined that value was approximately $64,000.00 without Rice Lake Estates. Mr. Bisel said it would be interesting to know what the differences are in the user charges of each gas utility. Mr. Schumacher said he could provide an average of the last five to seven years. NEW BUSINESS 120 COUNCIL MINUTES Rice Creek Watershed District -- Centerville Drainage Problem - Mayor Benson asked where this matter stands. Mr. Schumacher will get a follow up letter to Mr. Andy Cardinal to find out where this matter is at this time. Centennial Fire District - There was a question relating to the increase in insurance rates for the fire district. Mr. Schumacher was told the district would absorb the additional costs, however, the district could come back to the council for additional money. Ways and Means Committee - A committee meeting was set for Friday, February 27, 1987 at 3:00 P.M. Mr. Bisel moved to adjourn at 10:50 P.M. Mr. Marier seconded the motion. Aye. These minutes were considered and approved at a regular council meeting on February 27th 1986. MIR4LY � ANDERSON BE AM surer C1 rk -Tre e a �01%■-- .�J• % . BENSON Ma. or 1