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HomeMy WebLinkAbout05/29/1990 Council MinutesCOUNCIL WORK SESSION MAY 29, 1990 Mayor Bisel called a work session of the Lino Lakes City Council to order at 6:08 P.M., Tuesday, May 29, 1990. Council Members present: Neal, Bohjanen, Reinert. Council Member Kuether arrived at 6:45 P.M. Council Members absent: none. City Engineer's, Dan Boxrud and Darrell Schneider; Public Works Director, Don Volk; City Administrator, Randy Schumacher and Clerk- Treasurer, Marilyn Anderson were also present. The purpose -of the work session was to consider a Utility Development Plan for the southeast portion of Lino Lakes and to consider a revised Improvement Policy. UTILITY DEVELOPMENT PLAN FOR SOUTHEAST LINO LAKES (GRAVITY SEWER LINE) Mr. Schumacher explained that the development in the southeast portion of Lino Lakes is dependent upon the installation of a new gravity sewer trunk line that will connect to the Laurene Avenue lift station. The current force main is at capacity and the City is now restricting building permits on the force main. A preliminary plat has been received for the Montain property. It is planned that the beginning of the gravity trunk line will be on the Montain property starting at Birch Street. At this time a study has not been conducted so that plans and specifications for this trunk line can be prepared and the trunk line can be constructed as the plat is developed. The concern is should the Montain property be allowed to develop without the formal plans and specifications for the trunk line. Another question is at what level should the gravity line be constructed. Mr. Schneider used the overhead projector to show two different elevations for the trunk line. He noted that the deepest trunk line would eliminate the need for two lift stations presently owned and operated by the Metro Waste Commission (MWCC). Mr. Schneider indicated that a request should he submitted to MWCC for financial involvement in the construction of the deep gravity trunk since the trunk line would remove the expense of operating the two lift stations. Mr. Schneider explained that if MWCC refused to partictate in the construction of the new gravity trunk line, the this City should ask Metropolitan Council to participate. on a historical standpoint, Metro Council ham ity to Lii, _a17. Mr. Schneider re *erred to the backgro: regarding the instaiia.lvn of the force main on Birch eet. Mr. Schneider also told the Council that MWCC has commissioned a study of the Laurene lift station to b- completed by June, 1990. Plans and specifications ar. be completed and the upgrade of the lift station is comp ly on track for 1993. He noted that MWCC has a commitme ad plans on using the upgraded Laurene lift station by 1' PAGE 1 8 9 rt COUNCIL WORK SESSION MAY 29, 1990 The Council discussed the need for the feasibility study noting that plans should be on record for developers to reference when they are constructing their subdivisions. it was noted that the gravity trunk line would service all of Sewer District No. 1. Mr. Schneider told the Council that he felt it was imperative that this City approach MWCC with this request and that the request be made in a positive manner. He explained that he has found the attitude at Metro Council very positive and he wished to continue in this manner. Mayor Bisel suggested inviting members of Metro Council to Lino Lakes to show them what is happening here. There was further discussion regarding financing the gravity trunk line. Mr. Schumacher explained that the trunk line will be going past existing residential property and the City will be bankrolling a portion of the installation. He noted that he is in the process of doing an analysis of the Area and Connection Fund so that the Council can make a sound decision. Mayor Bisel asked if there would be alternative routes for the gravity lines. Mr. Schneider explained they would be very limited. Mr. Volk gave a brief background on why the force sewer main was installed and how Lino Lakes became a co -owner in the Black Duck lift station. Mr. Schumacher explained that this item is on the agenda for the regular Council meeting. He also noted that Baldwin Lake Court is asking for a rezone this evening so that they can install several more manufactured homes in the area where the proposed gravity line would be constructed. Mr. Schumacher explained a 120 foot easement would be needed if the gravity line is constructed. There was further discussion regarding the type of pipe used for the gravity line and the maintenance of the line. REVISED IMPROVEMENT POLICY Mr. Schneider noted that he had given the Council a copy of the revised Improvement Policy at the May 14, 1990 Council meeting for their review. He explained that the most significant change in the policy was the inclusion of the Surface Water Management Plan. He explained how he reached a formula for collection of fees from the developers and told the Council how this money will be used by the City. The need for storm water improvements were addressed for several areas of the City. Mr. Schneider also prepared a brief outline of what improvements can be done in each of the next. PAGE 2 1 1 COUNCIL WORK SESSION MAY 29, 1990 five 5 years with a cost estimate. Council Member Reinert noted that when Mr. [Jhde was platting his developments, he was required to form a homeowners association for the maintenance of his drainage areas. Now the City appears to be moving away from the homeowners association concept and going to City maintained drainage systems. Council Member Reinert said he felt the policy should be uniform throughout the City. Mr. Schneider noted that there are areas of the Improvement Policy that should be looked at further. However, this is a start. The work session was adjourned at 6:58 F.M. These minutes were considered, corrected and approved at a regular meeting of the Lino Lakes City Council meeting held on June 11, 1990. Marilyn G. Anderson, Harold L. Bisel, Clerk - Treasurer Mayor PAGE 3