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HomeMy WebLinkAbout02/25/1991 Council Minutes265 COUNCIL MINUTES FEBRUARY 25, 1991 The regular meeting of the Lino Lakes City Council was called to order by Mayor Bisel at 6:30 P.M., Monday, February 25, 1991. Council Members present: Neal, Bisel, Kuether, Reinert. Council Members absent: Bohjanen. City Attorney, Bill Hawkins; Engineer's, Darrell Schneider and Dan Boxrud; Planner, John Miller; Police Chief, Dean Campbell; Administrator, Randy Schumacher and Clerk - Treasurer Marilyn Anderson, were also present. CONSENT AGENDA Council Member Reinert moved to approve the Consent Agenda as presented. Council Member Neal seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. MINUTES DISBURSEMENTS REGULAR AGENDA OPEN MIKE ITEM Council Work Session, February 11, 1991 Regular Council Meeting, February 11, 1991 DISPOSITION Approved Approved February 25, 1991 Approved Centennial Fire District Approved Senator Gregg Dahl - Senator Dahl introduced his new bride. He told the Council that he was elected Chairman of the Senate Education Committee. Senator Dahl helped author an education equity funding bill and introduced it into the legislature. He noted that this bill has the support of more the one half of all the state school districts. In addition, Governor Carlson has recommended substantial equity funding. This should translate into substantial tax relief and provide more funding for students. The State of Minnesota is projecting a revenue shortfall for the 1992/1993 biennium. There is a constitutional requirement that the state prepare a balanced budget. Therefore Governor Carlson is making several recommendations to balance this budget. These recommendations include reducing /eliminating Local Government Aid. All proposals will be reviewed and then a sensible budget will be fashioned. Mayor Bisel said he was pleased that Senator Dahl is supporting PAGE 1 1 1 1 1 1 COUNCIL MINUTES FEBRUARY 25, 1991 equity funding and was also concerned that the state "is taking money from one pocket and putting it in another pocket and loosing some money in the transition ". Mayor Bisel also noted that the Truth in Taxation law needs some revision because it is very confusing to the public. Senator Dahl said he had heard these same concerns from several other cities and is proposing that a meeting be set for all communities to sit down and review specific concerns about this law. Mayor Bisel expressed concern because a large regional park bisects this city and this city must provide fire and police protection without any reimbursement from the State. He asked Senator Dahl to support legislation that would allow this city to set a levy or recreational tax on the park to recover some of the costs of providing these services. Senator Dahl said he would investigate this matter to see if there is some relief available. Senator Dahl explained that the DNR does provide support to the cities surrounding the Carlos Avery Preserve in lieu of property taxes. Council Member Neal noted that there is a state prison in Lino Lakes. In the past the State paid for fire calls within the prison property. The city no longer receives support from the state for fire protection and this could be a costly item for the Centennial Fire Department. Council Member Neal will call Bob Fafth, Administrative Assistant for Senator Dahl, to find out under what authority the funding was terminated. Mr. Schumacher noted that this city has lost state aid in the past few years and it appears more will be lost. He asked Senator Dahl if the state will drop levy limits to allow the cities to regain the money lost to reduced state aid. Senator Dahl said it appears that the levy limits will be eliminated by August, 1991. Mayor Bisel noted that recycling has been well accepted by the Lino Lakes residents. He noted that other non - reusable natural resources that could be addressed such as designing school bus routes so that only one bus would run on each residential street. There are three (3) school districts in Lino Lakes and some streets are used by all three (3) districts. Mayor Bisel asked if school district boundaries could be redrawn to eliminate this problem. Senator Dahl noted that there are a number of things that are historical and do not make much sense. He felt there will have to be incentives for school districts to merge and redraw boundaries. Mr. Schumacher noted that there appears to be a move to change the fiscal disparity formula. Senator Dahl said he feels that the current program is a very good program. He noted that there PAGE 2 266 2iNCIL MINUTES FEBRUARY 25, 1991 is an interdependence in terms of service in the metro area and he will be fighting very hard to keep the current fiscal disparities program in place. Mayor Bisel noted that he had read a publication that indicated that the majority the of population in the metro area is north of the I94 corridor and the majority of jobs are south of the I94 corridor. This would tend to point out the dependency nature of the metro area. Mayor Bisel thanked Senator Dahl for coming this evening. He noted that it sometimes appears that state senators and representatives are out of reach of local constituents. Mayor Bisel invited all public representative to cooperate and foster better relationships. Brian Roeller, Cable Technician - Mr. Roeller explained that there has been audio problems during the cable- casting of the Council meetings. Some new equipment has been ordered and it is expected that the new equipment should greatly improve the sound. Mr. Roeller also explained the cost of the new equipment and outlined a time table for installation of the new equipment. Mayor Bisel thanked Mr. Roeller for this update. Council Member Neal suggested that Mr. Roeller design a cabinet for the video equipment and have the prison make the cabinet. Ben Rosene, 6774 East Shadow Lake Drive and Paul Brand, 6789 East Shadow Lake Drive - Mr. Rosene and Mr. Brand presented a petition to the Council containing over 200 signatures. This petition is requesting that the Council support a neighborhood park east of the proposed Lake Crest Addition. Information presented to the Council in support of a neighborhood park included the fact that 185 households were surveyed, over 200 signatures were obtained, the Centennial School District estimates that there are 173 children in the immediate area currently registered for school and there are approximately 75 to 100 pre - schoolers in the area. Mr. Brand noted that the area is an older subdivision and this is the last remaining large parcel adequate for a neighborhood park. There are no tot lots in this area and any child wishing to use a city park must cross Birch Street, which is a very busy connector street. Mr. Brand explained that the neighborhood is looking for an open play area and the residents are willing to participate with money and labor. They do not want the park to be heavily developed, just a safe area for younger children to play. Mr. Brand also noted that the City currently has an option to purchase this property for a neighborhood park. This option is due to expire on March 5, 1991. He asked that the Council either obtain the property at this time and negotiate an option so that the parcel will not be placed on the market for sale. Mr. Brand also noted PAGE 3 1 1 1 1 COUNCIL MINUTES FEBRUARY 25, 1991 that the Council could look at a portion of this parcel for a future fire station on other municipal use. Mayor Bisel told Mr. Brand and Mr. Rosene that the Council accepts the petition and does understand the concern of the neighborhood. He also noted that this matter is on the agenda for further consideration. INFORMATIONAL REPORT FROM ANOKA COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT, JON CHRISTIANSON Mr. Christianson was unable to provide this information in time for the meeting tonight. This matter will be discussed when the information is available. PUBLIC HEARING, REZONE, TOWN HOMES OF WENZEL FARMS, JOHN MILLER Mr. Miller explained that the area proposed to be rezoned is located south of Elm Street and west of Lake Drive. At this time the owner of the property is requesting that nineteen (19) acres of this area be rezoned from R -1 (Single Family Residential) to R -3 (Medium Density Residential) and then from R -3 to R -5 (Planned Unit Development). The Design Review Board (DRB) has reviewed and approved the request. Property owners within 350 feet of this proposal have been notified of this public hearing. There have been no telephone calls or comments from the public on this matter. Mayor Bisel explained that approval of a rezone requires a four fifths (4 /5ths) vote of the Council. Council Member Bohjanen is absent and Council Member Kuether cannot vote on the issue because of a conflict of interest concern. Therefore a decision on the rezone request will have to be continued to the next Council meeting. Mayor Bisel opened the public hearing at 7:15 P.M. to take public comment. There was no one in the audience to speak for or against the rezone request. Council Member Reinert moved to continue the public hearing to the next Council meeting. Council Member Neal seconded the motion. Motion carried with Council Member Kuether abstaining. PUBLIC HEARING, PRELIMINARY PLAT OF TOWN HOMES OF WENZEL FARMS, JOHN MILLER Mayor Bisel noted that the Council cannot take action on this matter until the rezone question has been resolved. The public hearing can be opened this evening and then continued until the next Council meeting. PAGE 4 268 269 COUNCIL MINUTES FEBRUARY 25, 1991 Mayor Bisel opened the public hearing at 7:17 P.M. There was no one in the audience to speak for or against this matter. Council Member Reinert moved to continue this public hearing until March 11, 1991 t 7:00 P.M. Council Member Neal seconded the motion. Motion carried with Council Member Kuether abstaining. INFORMATION MEMORANDUM ON ANIMAL CONTROL SERVICE, CHIEF DEAN CAMPBELL Chief Campbell explained that there was some concern regarding animal control and in particular the policy regarding cats was expressed at the last Council meeting. This memorandum is intended as information to let the Council know that cats are not a significant problem at this time. Chief Campbell explained that if a problem with cats does occur he would propose an ordinance amendment. The Council did not have any further questions and Mayor Bisel thanked Chief Campbell for the information. DESIGN REVIEW BOARD REPORT, JOHN MILLER Consideration of the Preliminary Plat for Oak Brook Peninsula. - Mr. Miller explained that this is a sensitive issue and was carried over from the January 28, 1991 Council meeting. He said that not all issues have been resolved and he would like to be sure that everything is completed before the Council considers this matter again. The one (1) issue to be resolved involves the crossing of the channel. Should it be crossed by bridge or culvert. Council Member Reinert moved to table this item until March 25, 1991 to allow time to get all issues resolved. council Member Neal seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. Mayor Bisel noted that he would out of town for the March 25, 1991 Council meeting. Review of a Concept Plan for Ron Birch for Lake Amelia Estates (town homes) and Establishing a Public Hearing Date for a Comprehensive Plan Amendment to Permit Town Homes for March 25, 1991, 7:15 P.M. - Mr. Miller asked Mr. Boxrud to present this matter to the Council. Mr. Boxrud explained that the proposed development is along 20th Avenue, just north of Ash Street (County Road J) in the area formerly known as the gravel pit. The area consist of approximately 20 acres. There is sewer capacity in the White Bear Township system for development in Lino Lakes to the extent of 268 dwellings. The concept plan shows development of 40 town home units. They would be developed in two (2) phases. The developer has reached a general agreement with the DNR regarding setback requirements from the lake and on the density of the dwellings. Considerable soil correction work must be completed and the developer will have to complete PAGE 5 1 1 1 1 COUNCIL MINUTES FEBRUARY 25, 1991 considerable landscaping work. The DRB considered the concept plan and has recommended approval with changes in the street pattern as recommended by the city engineer. The DRB also recommended a Comprehensive Plan Amendment to provide for MUSA boundary changes and rezoning for town homes. Mr. Boxrud provided a comparison of the Wenzel Farms development to the Lake Amelia development. The density of the Lake Amelia town home proposal is 40 units on 20 acres and the density of the Wenzel Farms town home proposal is 75 units on 19 acres. The price range for the units at Lake Amelia is from $175,000.00 to $200,000.00. The Wenzel Farms town homes will start at $80,000.00. Mr. Boxrud explained that the developer of Lake Amelia Estates would like to do several stages of his development concurrently. He is hopeful of beginning construction yet this year. The developer is aware that any one of several things could kill the project. Mr. Ron Birch, developer of Lake Amelia Estates told the Council that he has met with the Park Board, the DRB and the DNR. He noted some areas that the DRB would like revised. Mr. Birch said he is trying to keep the density low. The buildings will be large and there will be a lot of open space. A berm is being constructed along 20th Avenue to reduce traffic noise on the freeway. Parking along the streets is being addressed at this time. Mr. Birch said that there will be common areas for residents to use, however a park is not included in his development. He would prefer to donate cash in lieu of park land. Mr. Birch noted that the targeted resident for his development is the "empty nester" and therefore felt park land dedication would not be appropriate. Council Member Reinert asked about the quality of the town home units. Mr. Birch explained that he is working with several people and expects the units to average from 1700 to 1800 square feet. The units will be ramblers with walk -out basements. Some units may have lofts. There may be some two (2) story units and some one and one half (1 1/2) story units. Council Member Kuether asked Mr. Birch if he was aware of problems encountered by other builders of similar town homes. Mr. Birch said he was aware but, felt he was structuring his development to avoid these problems. Mr. Boxrud addressed the Comprehensive Land Use Plan Amendment issue. He noted that there must be an inter - municipal agreement between White Bear Township and Lino Lakes to provide sanitary PAGE 6 270 271 COUNCIL MINUTES FEBRUARY 25, 1991 services to this development. Mr. Boxrud explained that it now appears that there will have to be 268 dwelling units available for assessments to make the extension of services feasible. He is currently identifying buildable acreage and will address this in the feasibility report. Mr. Boxrud said that he assumes if Lino Lakes asked that 268 acres in the Lake Amelia area be included in the Lino Lakes MUSA boundary, Metro Waste Control is going to want to delete a like number of acres from the current MUSA boundaries. Mr. Boxrud suggested that this could come from the southeast corner of Lino Lakes. Mr. Schumacher suggested that the Comprehensive Land Use Plan Amendment process could be lengthy and should be paid for by the developer. He asked that Mr. Boxrud make sure that municipal services are available to the site before the amendment process is begun. Mr. Boxrud explained that he has already initiated conversations with White Bear Township and with Metro Waste Control. He has been told that the Amendment may take only ten (10) days since it is not a major revision of the Plan. It may not go before the entire Metro Council. Mayor Bisel said he would like to make sure that this improvement will go before the Council asks for a Comprehensive Land Use Amendment. He also said he would like all of the information available so that both the Comprehensive Plan Amendment hearing and the improvement hearing can be held at the same time. After discussing what dates would be appropriate to set the public hearing for the Comprehensive Land Use Amendment and the public hearing for the improvements, Council Member Kuether moved to accept the feasibility plan and set the public improvement hearing for April 8, 1991. There was no second to this motion. Mr. Boxrud said he felt it was premature to set this public hearing. It was decided to wait until the March 11, 1991 Council to set the public hearing for the Comprehensive Land Use Plan Amendment and for the public improvement hearing. The hearings may be set for April 8, 1991. Council Member Reinert moved to accept the concept plan for Lake Amelia Estates. Council Member Kuether seconded the motion. On a roll call vote, motion carried unanimously. Set a Public Hearing for Interchange Feasibility Plan for March 25, 1991, 7:30 P.M. - Council Member Reinert moved to set this public hearing. Council Member Kuether seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. PAGE 7 1 1 1 1 1 1 COUNCIL MINUTES FEBRUARY 25, 1991 ENGINEER'S REPORT Consideration of a Variance for Darla Lowell Regarding Road Width of the Proposed 66th Street, DRB Application No. 91 - 02 - The improvement hearing for 66th Street was held by the Council and this improvement is in the sixty (60) day waiting period. In the mean time, Ms. Lowell has submitted a request for a variance, DRB Application No. 91 - 02. In a separate letter, Ms. Lowell requested that the Council consider changing the ordinance for street improvement in rural areas. Mr. Boxrud gave a brief background on this matter indicating that the criteria for street standards had been changed in the spring of 1990. Concrete curb and gutter is now required for all streets in Lino Lakes even though the streets may be in rural areas. The DRB considered the request for the variance and concluded the only reason to consider a variance was for financial reasons. This does not meet the test of the six findings of fact and the DRB recommended denial of the variance application. The DRB also recommended that the ordinance not be changed. They felt that a urban street with concrete curb and gutter is much easier to maintain than a rural street with ditches. They also considered aesthetics when making their decision. The City Attorney told the Council if they wanted to accommodate the Lowell's it should not be with a variance but with an ordinance change. However, he noted that much time and planning was put into the current ordinance and it appeared to set the pace for orderly improvement. Council Member Reinert moved to approve the DRB and City Attorney's recommendation and deny the variance request and ordinance change request as outlined in Option No. 3 of Mr. Boxrud's "green sheet" dated February 20, 1991. Council Member Neal seconded the motion. On a roll call vote, motion carried unanimously. CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION NO. 14 - 91 URGING THE MINNESOTA LEGISLATURE TO RETAIN THE MINNESOTA FISCAL DISPARITIES CONTRIBUTION RATE AT ITS PRESENT FORM Mr. Schumacher explained that the North Metro Mayors Association is very upbeat about supporting this resolution. He also provided an outline of how fiscal disparities is calculated. Council Member Reinert moved to adopt Resolution No. 14 - 91 urging the Minnesota Legislature to retain the Minnesota fiscal disparities contribution rate at its present form. Council Member Kuether seconded the motion. On a roll call vote, motion carried unanimously. PAGE 8 272 273 COUNCIL MINUTES, FEBRUARY 25, 1991 Resolution No. 14 - 91 can be found at the end of these minutes. CONSIDERATION OF PARK LAND DEDICATION IN THE LAKE CREST AREA Mr. Schumacher explained that he has met with the Park Board and three (3) issues were discussed: 1) Comprehensive Park Plan, 2) development of new elementary school site in joint cooperation with Centennial School District, and 3) acquisition of park land adjacent to Lake Crest. The Park Board felt it was most important to prepare a proposal for the Council to consider and determine the staff responsibility and the consultant responsibility in the preparation of the Comprehensive Park Plan. The second priority of the Park Board was acquisition of the site adjacent to Lake Crest. Mr. Schumacher recommended that the Council not consider this acquisition until the Comprehensive Park Plan is completed since it might be foolish to obtain the land and then find that the Comprehensive Park Plan would not accommodate the parcel. The option on the land adjacent to Lake Crest expires March 5, 1991. The seller is proposing to put the property back on the market if the City does not exercise its option. Earlier on Open Mike, residents expressed their desire that a park be established for their area. Mr. Schumacher explained that the City presently owns about 14 lots on the east side of Black Duck Drive that could be used for park purposes. Discussion regarding extending the option with the seller was discussed. Mr. Joyer, representing the owner of the property said this was possible if there really is an interest by the City to purchase the property and if the City would agree to terms or a contingency. He did not think the seller would further the situation as it now stands. Mr. Joyer explained that it is properly zoned for single family housing and a small commercial area. Although the water table is high in the area, there is still the potential for development. However, Mr. Joyer said that it is the sellers intent to be as cooperative as possible with the City. However, he is looking toward a purchase agreement with loop holes or options that would be needed by the City. It was noted that if at the end of the park study, this parcel looked like it was best suited for park purposes, the City could institute condemnation proceedings. Mr. Hawkins explained that this would be a costly process but it is an option to negotiations. Council Member Kuether said she would like to save the property by executing a purchase agreement. Council Member Reinert said he would prefer to have the option agreement extended. Council Member Neal said he was in favor of looking at the site on Black Duck Drive. PAGE 9 1 1 1 1 1 1 COUNCIL MINUTES FEBRUARY 25, 1991 Council Member Reinert moved to have the City Administrator work with the seller to extend the option agreement and then during that period of time, open negotiations to put together a purchase agreement contingent upon the finds of the Comprehensive Park Plan. Council Kuether seconded the motion. On a roll call vote, motion carried unanimously. OLD BUSINESS Lake Drive /Highway #49 Intersection - Council Member Neal asked where this improvement is at this time. Mr. Boxrud said the County and the State are ready for completion of the improvement in 1991. However, the developer has not met his deadlines and he will be told that the City is halting all activity on this matter until he meets his deadlines. Council Member Neal suggested that the City forget about the re- alignment of the streets and put a traffic signal at the current intersection. Mr. Boxrud said that this would not address the concerns in this area. We currently have a proposal that satisfies all agencies concerned in the matter. Mr. Schumacher explained that the developer is working with two (2) other developers and the project is not dead. NEW BUSINESS Set Public Hearing for Monday, March 25, 1991, 7:00 P.M. To Change the Designation of the 1989 Community Development Block Grant Funds - Council Member Reinert moved to set this public hearing. Council Member Kuether seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. Consideration of Volunteers of America Week Proclamation - Mayor Bisel explained the purpose of the proclamation. Council Member Reinert moved to adopt the proclamation. Mayor Bisel seconded the motion. Council Member Neal said he could not support the proclamation and noted that congregate dining had been moved from this City to Ham Lake by the Volunteers of America. He explained that they were offered money to remain in the City but left anyway. Mayor Bisel explained that the proclamation calls attention to the aspect of volunteerism in America. Council Member Neal said he had investigated the claims of this organization and felt he could not support the proclamation. On a roll call vote, motion passed with Council Member Neal voting no. This proclamation can be found at the end of these minutes. Resolution No. 16 - 91 Supporting Detachment and Annexation of Lynda Peterson Property - Mr. Miller explained that Ms. Peterson PAGE 10 274 275 COUNCIL MINUTES FEBRUARY 25, 1991 has filed the proper petition with the Minnesota Municipal Board (MMB) to detach her property from the City of Centerville and annex it to Lino Lakes. To facilitate the action the MMB is requesting a resolution from Lino Lakes supporting these actions. Mr. Miller noted that Ms. Peterson is interested in subdividing her property. This request was denied by the City of Centerville. Council Member Kuether asked if Ms. Peterson's petition to become a part of Lino Lakes is contingent upon approval of her subdivision request? Mr. Miller said that this is something that has been discussed with Ms. Peterson. Council Member Reinert said that the approval of the resolution has to be based upon the knowledge that this City cannot subdivide her property under the present City Code. Council Member Neal moved to approve Option No. 1 as recommended by the City Planner in his "green sheet" dated February 22, 1991. Council Member Neal seconded the motion. On a roll call vote, motion carried unanimously. Resolution No. 16 - 91 can be found at the end of these minutes. Metropolitan Center for Individual Living - Council Member Neal explained that this group is in the process of looking for an area to build a handicapped housing facility. He has suggested that they look at property located on Lake Drive in the vicinity of the green houses. This would be a good location since it is on a bus line. Council Member Neal asked two (2) Council Members to attend a meeting with him with this group on May 7, 1991 from 3:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. here at city hall. Council Member Neal will put all necessary information together for the Council. PERA Benefits For Council Members - Mr. Schumacher said that he would like the Council to meet at 5:30 P.M., Monday, March 11, 1991 to discuss this matter. A representative from PERA will be here to provide the necessary information. Assessments, Centennial School District - Mr. Schumacher explained that Centennial School District will support their assessments for their property on Birch Street near the Brandywood Estates improvement. Confirmation by letter will be forth - coming. Off -Sale Liquor License - Council Member Neal said that he and Mr. Miller will be meeting with the people who plan to establish a new off -sale liquor store in the Tom Thumb store. Council Member Neal said that he is also working to establish a restaurant in this area. PAGE 11 1 1 1 COUNCIL MINUTES FEBRUARY 25, 1991 Council Member Reinert moved to adjourn at 9:10 P.M. Council Member Neal seconded the motion. Aye. These minutes were considered, corrected and approved at a regular meeting of the Lino Lakes City Council on March 11, 1991. Ma ily G. An erson, Harold L. Bisel, Clerk - 'treasurer Mayor PAGE 12 276 27' Council Member Reinert and moved its adoption: introduced the following resolution CITY OF LINO LAKES RESOLUTION NO. 14 - 91 RESOLUTION URGING THE MINNESOTA LEGISLATTuRE TO RETAIN THE MINNESOTA FISCAL DISPARITIES CONTRIBUTION RATE AT ITS PRESENT FORM WHEREAS: the North Metro Mayors Association has joined together to "foster closer relationships, improve communications, and better coordination between its members, legislative delegations, elective officials and city staffs;" and WHEREAS: the North Metro Mayors Association has adopted a mission statement which will direct its efforts to initiate actions, provide leadership and commit resources necessary to ensure the equitable distribution of economic development, shared tax resources and uniform investment in public facilities throughout the metropolitan community; and WHEREAS: the State of Minnesota adopted a system designed to share tax resources in the metropolitan area known as fiscal; and WHEREAS: the Minnesota fiscal disparities law is the very first tax sharing system adopted in the United States and has become a model for other states: and WHEREAS: the idea of tax -base is to narrow the gap between communities with a strong and growing commercial - industrial tax base and communities with small or stagnated commercial- industrial tax base. To lessen the difference between these "haves" and "have - nots," the law requires that 40 percent of new commercial - industrial tax base be put back into the metropolitan pool and apportioned back to communities according to their population and overall tax base; and WHEREAS: tax base sharing makes sense because communities in the Twin Cities area are interdependent parts of a single economic entity. One city might provide a family a place to live, another a place to work, another a place to attend school, another a place to shop, another a 1 1 1 WHEREAS: WHEREAS: WHEREAS: WHEREAS: WHEREAS: WHEREAS: WHEREAS: WHEREAS: WHEREAS: place to generate the electricity to light their home, and another a location to handle waste products. the Minnesota fiscal disparities tax sharing system is working and has achieved its objective; and the economy of the State of Minnesota is currently showing signs of uncertainty and commercial - industrial property valuations may be drastically affected over the next few years as a direct result; and the State of Minnesota warns of budget problems for the 1991 -1993 biennium which could result in additional cuts in local governmental aid programs. Further cuts in local governmental aid would drastically reduce the ability of cities to fund essential services; and without fiscal disparities the richest communities in the metropolitan area would have a per capita commercial- industrial tax base of 22 times as big as the smallest; and with the fiscal disparities system the spread between richest and poorest is just 4 to 1; and various recommendations to revise the current fiscal disparities law do not take into account the problems that many inner ring metropolitan cities face in terms of service delivery demands that have changed over the last ten to twenty years; and various recommendations to alter or amend the current fiscal disparities law do not specify what the fiscal impacts are on the gainers and the losers; and the largest current loser was once a gainer in the fiscal disparities system and foresees a day when once again it could be a gainer based on what is happening in the marketplace; and a reduction in the size of the fiscal disparity pool would result in increased commercial- industrial property taxes in metropolitan areas whose tax rates are already the highest and reduce commercial - industrial taxes in cities where rates are the lowest; and WHEREAS: tax base sharing results in spreading the benefits of regional centers and facilities to communities that do not have them, but whose taxpayers support them either through sales or income taxes. Further, fiscal disparities helps promote orderly growth in the entire metropolitan area; and 278 279 WHEREAS: fiscal disparities is an integral part of our tax system and is a fundamental benefit to the entire metropolitan area because it recognizes we are an interdependent economic unit; and NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the fiscal disparities contribution rate be retained in its present form without change. North Metro Mayors Association Membership: Anoka Blaine Brooklyn Center Centerville Champlin Robbinsdale Adopted by the Lino 1991. Marijyn Columbia Heights Crystal Dayton Circle Pines Fridley Spring Lake Park Lakes City Council this Minneapolis New Brighton New Hope Lino Lakes Ramsey Brooklyn Park 25th day of February, Harold L. Bisel, Mayor . Anderson, Clerk - Treasurer The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by Council Member Kuether and upon vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof: Neal, Kuether, Bisel, Reinert. The following voted against same: None, Council Member Bohjanen was absent. Where upon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted. 1 1 1 1 Council . Member Reinert introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: CITY OF LINO LAKES RESOLUTION NO. 16 — 91 A RESOLUTION SUPPORTING THE PETITIONED DETACHMENT AND ANNEXATION OF THE LYNDA PETERSON PROPERTY. WHEREAS, Lynda Peterson a resident and property owner within the corporate limits of Centerville has petitioned the Minnesota Municipal Board for detachment from Centerville and annexation to Lino Lakes; and, The Peterson land is contiguous with Lino Lakes; and, The City of Lino Lakes can and will provide city services to the Peterson property; and, The City of Centerville is unable to provide the service level of Lino Lakes; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LINO LAKES, ANOKA COUNTY, MINNESOTA: WHEREAS, WHEREAS, WHEREAS, That the City of Lino Lakes supports the petitioned action initiated by Lynda Peterson and referenced as case D -270 by the Minnesota Municipal Board. Adopted by the Lino Lakes City Council this 25th day of February 1991. Harold L. Bise ayor Mar qyn C. Anderson, Clerk- Treasurer The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by Neal and upon vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof: Neal, Kuether, Bisel, Reinert. The following voted against same: None, Council Member Bohjanen was absent. Where upon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted. 280 281 PROCLAMATION VOLUNTEERS OF AMERICA WEEK March 3, 1991 through March 10, 1991 WHEREAS: the Volunteers of America, a Christian social service organization, is celebrating its 95th year of service to the people of Minnesota and the nation; it is therefore certainly appropriate for us to join in the observance of this milestone with the commemoration of March 8 - 10, 1991 as Volunteers of America Week; and, WHEREAS: the Volunteers of America is making a valuable contribution to the people of Minnesota by providing 5 homes for mentally disabled, mentally ill, chemically dependent and /or elderly adults; 43 congregate dining sites for senior citizens in Anoka and Hennepin Counties; home delivered meals for persons 60 years of age and over; semi- independent living services and supported living services programs for developmentally disabled adults; programs serving autistic, autistic -like, and /or developmentally disabled children and youth (In -Home/ Out -Of -Home Respite Care, Special Foster Homes, Intensive Treatment Center, Forestview Annex, Stevencroft Apartment, & Stevencroft Home); program for boys with severe behavioral problems; children's emergency shelter; in -home services and 55 foster treatment homes and correction group homes for emotionally /behaviorally disturbed children who may have a delinquency history (Family Treatment Services); a residential treatment center for emotionally handicapped boys (Bar - None); pre - release and work - release correctional programs serving men (Residential Center); women's jail, work house, and work release correctional facility (Regional Corrections Center); support services for community programs funded in part by a grant from ACTION. WHEREAS: the Volunteers of America, through its compassionate, yet practical crusade, is extending spiritual fellowship as it provides relief where it is most urgently needed; and WHEREAS: the Volunteers of America is commemorating its founding in 1896 and urges others to uphold the American philanthropic spirit through their commitment to help those in need, NOW, THERE, BE IT RESOLVED, that I, Harold L. Bisel, Mayor of the City of Lino Lakes, Minnesota, do hereby proclaim the week of March 3, 1991 through March 10, 1991 as 1 1 1 1 VOLUNTEERS OF AMERICA WEEK In Lino Lakes, Minnesota. AND, BE IT RESOLVED, that copies of this proclamation be transmitted to the Volunteers of American as evidence of our esteem. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and caused the Great Seal of the City of Lino Lakes to be affixed this 25th day of February, 1991. (SEAL) Harold L. Bisel, 282