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HomeMy WebLinkAbout11/09/1987 Council Minutes072 COUNCIL WORK SESSION NOVEMBER 9, 1987 A work session of the Lino Lakes City Council was called to order at 6:07 P.M. by Mayor Benson. Council Members present: Marier, Bisel, Bohjanen. Mr. Reinert was absent. Mr. Schumacher, Administrator, John Miller, Planner and Clerk - Treasurer Marilyn Anderson were also present. The purpose of this meeting is to discuss alternatives for the future of equality of housing development for Lino Lakes. Mr. Miller had presented an overview of current housing in Lino Lakes by means of a letter to the Council. He noted the subdivisions currently under construction and also outlined the contacts he has had from several home builders interested in coming into Lino Lakes. He also noted that most new homes are of the entry level value and most of the higher value homes are located in the southeast corner of Lino Lakes. Mr. Miller explained that the surrounding communities are exhausting their residential land supply and Lino Lakes will see more pressure for home building. Mr. Miller noted that Lino Lakes has a limited amount of land available for home building and the market for starter (low cost) homes is decreasing. He asked if the Council was interested in looking at the question: "Does Lino Lakes want to be more active in determing the housing it wants - if the City wants anything other than mostly low cost housing ?" Mr. Bohjanen said he did not want to create a low class and a high class district. Mr. Miller explained the reason why the classes cannot be intermingled. Mr. Bisel suggested a ring affect for development. Mayor Benson asked if the City would be discriminating against certain developers by designating some properties for excutive type homes. Mr. Miller said no. Mayor Benson suggested amending the City Code to increase the building standards for new home construction. Mr. Marier referred to the City of Wyoming code which even designates a dollar value of the new home. There was discussion of where higher value or executive homes could be built. Mr. Miller said topography would be important in selecting sites. Amenities would be needed as well as assurances that no one would be allowed to build a lower value home in that particular area. There was discussion of lot sizes and whether municipal utilities PAGE 1 073 COUNCIL WORK SESSION NOVEMBER 9, 1987 would be required as well as suggestions for location of an executive home area. Mr. Miller recommended that if the Council is interested in pursuing his suggestions, the Planning and Zoning Board be advised /requested to look at revising the ordinance to increase regulations for housing. Mr. Marier suggested that the staff and Mr. Miller draft the procedure for the Planning and Zoning Board to follow. Mayor Benson suggested they look at current housing standards and the possibility of establishing an executive district. Mr. Bisel suggested that potential areas of development be looked at as well. He also suggested that economic development areas be looked at. He asked how much land should be set aside for housing, economic development and parks? He suggested that possibily not enough land has been set aside for certain types of commercial development. He also noted that Vadnais Heights have become so professional that when a developer presents a proposal it passes through the Planning and Zoning Board and Council so that the construction can begin within 35 days. Mayor Benson asked Mr. Miller to present his ideas to the Council at the next meeting. This does not have to be in draft form. Hanson Block Company Mr. Miller updated the Council regarding the possibility of locating Hanson Block Company on the east side of 35E on property owned by Acton Construction Company. A meeting had been held here at City Hall with Hanson Block on Friday November 6th with Mr. McLean in attendance. Hanson Block outlined their development plans and asked for an indication if the City would be interested in this plan. Mr. Bisel was concerned about two concrete businesses on opposite sides of the City. Also Hanson Block would have to haul past City Hall to get to 35W. Mr. Marier also suggested that this business should be located near Moline Concrete. Mr. Schumachaer explained that the major objection to a site near Moline Concrete could be neighborhood opposition. Mayor Benson noted the City did want to attract more business and maybe should identify what businesses should be located in what areas. Mr. Schumacher explained that this proposed location for Hanson Block is in the flood plain. This area could not be heavily developed. Mr. Bisel questioned if another business PAGE 2 074 COUNCIL WORK SESSION NOVEMBER 9, 1987 could locate in this area that would generate a higher tax base. Mr. Miller said the City would have to wait for this type of development. Mayor Benson asked Mr. Miller to get a few more facts. He asked Mr. Miller to contact Moline Concrete again and also check the property owned by Cheesebrough. This can be discussed further at the next Council meeting. Mr. Miller was asked to keep Hanson Block update. This meeting adjourned at 7:08 P.M. These minutes were considered and approved at a regular council meeting on November 23, 1987.