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HomeMy WebLinkAbout12/12/1988 Council MinutesCOUNCIL MEETING DECEMBER 12, 1988 The regular meeting of the Lino Lakes City Council was called to order by Mayor Benson at 7:00 P.M., December 12, 1988. Council Members present: Neal, Bisel, Bohjanen, Reinert. Council Members absent: none. City Attorney, Bill Hawkins; Engineer, Ron Stahlberg; Building Inspector, Pete Kluegel; Planner, John Miller; Administrator, Randy Schumacher and Clerk- Treasurer Marilyn Anderson were also present. CONSIDERATION AND APPROVAL OF MINUTES Council Budget Meeting, November 28, 1988 - Mr. Neal moved to approve these minutes as presented. Mr. Bisel seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. Regular Council Meeting, November 28, 1988 - Mr. Bisel moved to approve these minutes as presented. Mr. Bohjanen seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. CONSIDERATION AND APPROVAL OF DISBURSEMENTS November 30. 1988 - Mr. Bohjanen moved to approve these disbursements as presented. Mr. Reinert seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. December 12, 1988 - Mr. Reinert moved to approve these disbursements as presented. Mr. Bisel seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. OPEN MIKE No one appeared under Open Mike. CENTENNIAL FIRE DISTRICT, DISCUSSION OF OPERATIONAL COSTS - BILL BRUEN, CHAIRMAN Mr. Bruen and Fire District Commissioner,•Neal Benjamin appeared before the Council to update the Council on recent actions of the Fire District Commission. Mr. Bruen explained that at the December 4, 1988 meeting the Commission moved to ask the Lino Lakes City Council to approve the 1989 Fire Department Budget and to tell the Council that if this is not done the Fire District should be disolved. The Lino Lakes portion of the Fire Department PAGE 1 1 1 1 COUNCIL MEETING DECEMBER 12, 1988 budget is $174,518. This is 59.30% of the total budget of $294,297.00. Mayor Benson noted that when Mr. Bruen was before the Council at a budget meeting he indicated that there could be a compromise of splitting the difference between what was requested in the Fire Department budget and what had been included in the Lino Lakes preliminary budget. Mr. Schumacher has since recommended that the Council increase the Fire Department budget by $10,000 to $155,000. Mr. Bruen explained the the Fire Commission has looked at the possibility of splitting the difference making the total Lino Lakes portion about $160,000. The Commission has come to the position that for the last four years the district has been attempting to come up with an operating budget and feel a great deal of frustration because their budget requests have not been approved. They feel they need a certain budget to operate the district or it can be dissolved. Mayor Benson asked Mr. Benjamin what has been his position in.this matter as a representative of Lino Lakes? Mr. Benjamin said he has been compliant with the Council's wishes, however the district has never received what is needed and repairs are going up and items are not being replaced as the need to be replaced. He explained that the Commission has come up with a realistic budget and if it is not completely funded the district will be digging a hole that it may never be able to recover from. He also said that he sees gapping holes in the Joint Powers Agreement because the member Cities do not have the ability to negotiate the dollars for the budget. Mr. Bruen agreed and also noted that there are areas of the JPA that need attention. Mayor Benson said this City is attempting to renegotiate the JPA and noted that Circle Pines is willing to sit down with Lino Lakes but because of the recent Centerville election, Lino Lakes is unsure of their reaction. Mr. Benjamin explained that the formula needs particular attention because it does not include a basic minimum and therefore Lino Lakes is paying the lion's share of the operational costs. He also noted that when a comparison is made of where services are occuring, Lino Lakes also is receiving more of the services, actually more services than what the City is paying for -. Mr. Benjamin suggested that this City needs to look at ways to control unathorized burning. PAGE 2 089 090 COUNCIL MEETING DECEMBER 12, 1988 Mr. Bruen said he felt one of the biggest problems with the JPA is that there is no provision for an orderly withdrawal from the district. How would Lino Lakes provide fire coverage for it's citizens if the district is dissolved? Mayor Benson explained options are being explored such as establishing a Lino Lakes Fire Department or contracting with neighboring cities. Mayor Benson noted areas in the Fire District budget where the increase is over 100 %. Mr. Benjamin and Mr. Bruen discussed these items with the Council with one item being the half -time chief position. Mr. Bruen said this would allow the district to achieve a level of organization that it has not had in the past and eventually this would become a full -time position. Mr. Neal asked if the full requested funding for the budget was available would the district guarantee that station No. 2 would be fully staffed with trained personnel. Mr. Bruen said that as soon as the station is operational it will be fully staffed with twenty firefighters. He said he felt each of the three communities should have at least one fully operational station in the event that the district is dissolved. Mr. Benjamin said he felt it was important to amend the JPA to insure that each city owns the buildings and equipment in it and renegotiate the depreciation schedule. Mr. Reinert explained that he has always been an advocate of shared services. He also expressed concern at whether agreeing to the budget request of the district was the solution. He noted that if every department in Lino Lakes brought a motion such as this to the Council, the Council would abdicate it's responsibility to the community of operating efficiently and effectively. Mr. Benjamin noted that other issues need to be addressed such as morale and "trust level" and felt this was because of lack of communication. Mr. Benjamin suggested a restructuring of the JPA so that the member cities can put a cap on the budget. He felt the budget was realistic and not padded. He also said that each year Lino Lakes has funded less than what was requested in the budget and the district was able to operate and will do it again. Mr. Bisel explained that the checks and balances are with the Council but now the district is saying if they do not get their way it is finished. He said the people of Lino PAGE 3 1 1 1 COUNCIL MEETING DECEMBER 12, 1988 Lakes should pay a fair share but subsidize other communities. Mr. Bruen said that he must follow the JPA outling in preparing the budget. He also said he could see no way of keeping the district in operation unless Lino Lakes approved the budget. Mr. Bisel said that you are saying that we have problems and no time to solve them. Mr. Benjamin said that he is suggesting that an amendment be made to the JPA that allows the time to renegotiate an equitable formula. Mr. Bisel said he did not hear this. Mayor Benson noted that only the member cities have the ability to dissolve the JPA. Mr. Bruen said that the other two cities are working on contingency plans in case this happens. Mayor Benson said that if Lino Lakes agrees to the fire budget, that will be a 43.8% increase. He asked how far can Lino Lakes go before it is more economical to have our own fire department? Mr. Bruen said not until there is a station with two pumper trucks and two tanker trucks. Mr. Reinert asked Mr. Bruen if the Commission was aware of the motion passed by the Council on November 28th. Mr. Bruen said yes. Mr. Reinert said he felt this was an unfair position to put Lino Lakes in since they are trying to work out the problems. Mr. Bruen said that he has called a special meeting of the Fire Commission for December 22, 1988 and asked the Council what they would like him to take back to the Commission. Mayor Benson said he is hearing the Council say that they will split the difference between the request of the fire district and the amount in the Lino Lakes budget and this Council will meet with the Circle Pines and Centerville City Councils to negotiate an equitable formula before May 31, 1989. Other matters in the JPA may also be looked at during this period. If an equitable formula is not accomplished Lino Lakes will look at different options for fire protection. Mayor Benson asked Mr. Bruen to assure the Commission and firefighters that this City is only looking at negotiating an equitable formula and the budget will be discussed at the December 27, 1988 Council meeting. Lino Lakes will contact the other two cities to see if they are agreeable to sitting down to negotiate. PARK BOARD REPORT- DON VOLK PAGE 4 02 COUNCIL MEETING DECEMBER 12, 1988 Rice Lake Estates Park Development - Mr. Reinert moved to table this item until further information is received. Mr. Bisel seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. PUBLIC HEARING, LAKES ADDITION NO. 9 Mayor Benson opened the public hearing at 7:55 P.M. He explained the format for conducting public hearings. Mr. Miller explained the location of the preliminary plat and noted that it is approximately eighteen and one -half (18 1/2) acres platted into forty -two (42) single family home sites. This is the area that was originally platted into Lakes Addition No. 7, a quadraminium development. Mr. Miller also noted that this is the last plat that this Council will see with 75 foot wide lots as the Council recently upgraded lot sizes to 80 feet. The drainage easement on the north side of the plat was discussed. Mr. Stahlberg explained that it is the same plan that was submitted for Lakes Addition No. 7 and approved by Rice Creek Watershed District (RCWD). It is a storm water detention pond with an outlet between Lots 7 and 8, Block 3 that will allow overflow to run through a culvert to the storm sewer and eventually to Reshanau Lake. Mr. Stahlberg said that the drainage area will function properly provided it is installed properly. Mr. Blackbird also noted that there is an outlet on each end of the easement. Outlot A was addressed by the Council. This is a lot that does not meet frontage requirements. Mr. Miller recommended that this lot be eliminated and incorporated into Lots 8 through 11, Block 3 because if this is allowed to be platted as an outlot, it may be left unattended and cause problems similar to Outlot "F" in Lakes Addition No. 3. Mr. Blackbird, representing El Rehbein & Son noted that this outlot is a 19,000 square foot lot and althought it does not meet the required frontage, it does meet the frontage requirement at the building setback. He-asked that the Council allow it to remain an outlot until he can negotiate addition property from the townhouse owner. Mayor Benson asked if there was anyone in the audience to speak for or against this preliminary plat. There was no one. There was further discussion regarding what can be done about Outlot A; remain an outlot, give a variance so that it PAGE 5 1 1 1 1 COUNCIL MEETING DECEMBER 12, 1988 can be developed into a single family lot, combine with Lots 8 through 11, Block 3 and eliminate entirely or hold until the owner can negotiate the purchase of additional land from the townhome owner to make the front footage conform to the City Ordinance. Mr. Bisel moved to close the public hearing at 8:25 P.M. Mr. Bohjanen seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. Mr. Reinert moved to approve the preliminary plat of Lakes Addition No. 9 incorporating the recommendation from the City Planner that Outlot A be incorporated into Lots 8 through 11, Block 3. Mr. Bisel seconded the motion. Mayor Benson asked about the walkway that leads to the commercial lot on the south edge of the plat. Mr. Blackbird said this is a utility easement. Mayor Benson said that the City would be looking for a buffer at the time the commercial lot is developed. Outlot B was discussed. Mr. Blackbird said this is a common lot that will be owned by all forty -two lot owners. There will not be an association for the care of this lot. Mr. Hawkins said this is not a good way to handle this lot and suggested that a homeowners' association similar to the one in the Reshanau Lake subdivision be established. Mr. Reinert withdrew his motion and Mr. Bisel withdrew his second. Mr. Reinert moved to approve the preliminary plat of Lakes Addition No. 9.with the provisions of the original motion dealing with Outlot A, and to work with the City Planner to get the alignment of these lots in place and establish a document for Outlot B providing for a homeowners' association and get this document to the City Attorney for his review. Mr. Neal seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. PUBLIC HEARING, WOODRIDGE ESTATES Mayor Benson opened the public hearing at 8:45 P.M. Mr. Stahlberg presented the plat to the Council on tag board with overlays of possible street extensions to serve neighboring areas. He explained that when this plat was submitted it was decided to look at the plat from an area wide standpoint regarding utilities, streets and drainage. PAGE 6 : -0§3 COUNCIL MEETING DECEMBER 12, 1988 He also outlined the route the sewer and water utilities would take to service this subdivision. Department of Natural Resources permits, Rice Creek Watershed District permits and CORP of Engineers permits will be required. He explained that the CORPS of Engineers will require a final grading plan because they are concerned about the fill required in some lots. Anoka County Highway Department has reviewed the plat and has asked for additional right -of -way along Ash Street. Mr. Stahlberg explained that there has been several meetings with area residents regarding this plat and the possible development of land adjacent to the plat. Mr. Reinert asked that this not become another 2nd Avenue problem and asked Mr. Stahlberg to be sure of soil conditions where streets and utilites are planned. Mr. Miller explained that the street leading out of the plat to the north has caused some concern with area residents. The Planning and Zoning Board addressed this concern and suggested that the road not be completed until 75% of the homes are constructed in the plat. Rich Carlson, owner of the subdivision explained that the Park Board has not yet made a decision as to what the park dedication will be. He is working with them on this matter. Howard Lundgren, 6153 Laurene Avenue asked if Laurene will dead end or if an extension is going to be made to Linda. Mr. Stahlberg said it will not dead end. Becky Havlisch; 289 Rohavic Lane thanked Mr. Miller, Mr. Stahlberg and the City staff for meeting with the area residents. Mrs. Havlisch said she felt that a resolution had not been reached. She said she was against both the extension of sewer into her area and the proposed road from the Woodridge subdivision. It is felt that if utilities are needed for this subdivision, they should -come from Shoreview and not come through their neighborhood. ' In addition she said that they had not been able to get assessment figures and this would help a lot so that they could determine how this will affect the current residents financially. Mrs. Havlish continued to read from prepared notes regarding property values, the street that would be extended north from the subdivision, and the number of fire and ambulance calles and what route they would take to get to the new subdivision. Mrs. Havlisch said the residents offered to PAGE 7 1 1 1 COUNCIL MEETING DECEMBER 12, 1988 provide the sewer easement providing the road would not be constructed in the same location but the City is still insisting on a northern access road. She asked if the City would consider not installing the northern access road until 75% of the new homes in Woodridge Estates is completed. Mrs. Havlisch addressed the area to the northeast of Woodridge Estates where Mr. Stahlberg has drawn a possible cul -de -sac. The area was under water three years ago until mid July and said she was concerned as to whether or not this area was buildable. This cul -de -sac would result in some lots on Schlavin Court having double frontages. She noted that the area residents never realized that development would cross the water department easement and she said that the area residents are depending on the Council as elected officials to protect their neighborhood. Mr. Stahlberg explained that subdivision regulations change from time to time and under the current regulations one acre lots such as those in Mrs. Havlisch's area are not allowed. Mr. Stahlberg also addressed the issue of providing utility service to Woodridge Estates from Shoreview rather than extending the Lino Lakes facilities from Birch Street. Mr. Stahlberg explained that if the connections to Shoreview are allowed, Lino Lakes would be paying Shoreview forever. The Lino Lakes system is small and will never grow if connections are made to adjoining communities. Mrs. Havlisch said that it appears there will be no winners in this situation. Mr. Bisel addressed the proposed road going north from the Woodridge Estates plat. He felt the road was necessary for safety reasons. He noted that both the Chief of Police and the Fire Chief like to have two exits from a subdivision. Bob Lichtscheidl, 6259 Laurene Avenue said that he has spent about $6,000 in the last two years for a new well and septic system. He did not feel that municipal utilities would increase the value of his property. He said he would be subsidizing the people in the new development. In addition, he noted that Mr. Howard of Baldwin Lake Court has purchased the Webster property and will be requesting a rezone of that property for the extension of the Court. He also said he felt the utilities should be extended from Shoreview. Arlyn Wierseman, 6220 Baldwin Lake Drive asked about the proposed east /west road extending from the new subdivision through his property. Mr. Stahlberg explained that Mr. PAGE 8 095 COUNCIL MEETING DECEMBER 12, 1988 Wierseman is not required to have this road installed, it is placed on the map to show the possible layout of streets when the area is completely developed. Mr. Wierseman also noted that the area north of his property is not develped as layed out on the map. Mr. Stahlberg explained that this is one possible layout and this is done to be sure that no property is isolated. The City is not telling the landowner that he must develop, it is just showing what can be done. Thomas Brunner, 270 Linda Avenue said he owns approximately one acre of land and asked why the City cannot find access to Highway #49 from another location rather than Linda Avenue. He noted a possible access point about one - fourth of a mile south of Linda Avenue through the Wesley Jensen property. Mr. Stahlberg noted that the Jensen property was zoned for commercial use and it is normal to keep the residential traffic isolated from the commercial traffic. Mary Ann McDougal, 6116 Baldwin Lake Drive said she had three concerns: 1) the road bordering the east boundary of her property. She asked if she sold her land, would she be assessed for services and what would be the cost per front foot. Mr. Stahlberg explained that the present policy is that there is no assessment until the property is connected to services and if the land is developed later, the developer pays the assessments. The costs have been running from $11,000 to $13,000 per regular city sized lots. Assessments on corner lots are some what larger since they usually are larger lots with larger frontages. The connection charge and the area charge is the same for any sized lot. Ms. McDougal's.second question concerned runoff from the Woodridge Estates plat. She noted the creek that runs from Woodridge Estates onto her property and asked that this creek be moved to the property boundary rather than through her preperty. Mr. Stahlberg said this could be done. Ms. McDougal was also concerned about the ditch running onto her property from the north. Mr. Stahlberg explained that the RCWD requires that neighboring properties. cannot dump water onto the adjacent property at a faster rate than what is occuring natually. If the area to the north is developed, controls would be required to keep the flow at it's current rate. Ms. McDougal noted Mr. Stahlberg's concern regarding not creating landlocked parcels. She suggested placing an easement of the west property line of Woodridge Estates so PAGE 9 1 1 1 COUNCIL MEETING DECEMBER 12, 1988 that additional lots could be developed. Mr. Stahlberg said he had looked at this and felt the property owners should get together to determine a pattern of development. Pete Rosenthal, 288 Rohavic Lane noted that Laurene was blacktopped within the last year and asked if municipal water and sewer would come down this street to get to Woodridge Estates. It appeared that the City would have to condemn property to get to this subdivision. Mr. Stahlberg showed on a map where the municipal water would come from on Birch Street. Lino Lakes has two wells that service the Birch Street trunk water line. He also explained where the sewer line currently runs. Ken Trittin, 6221 Laurene Avenue asked what the cost would be when the sewer and water line goes by his house. Mr. Stahlberg said that the cost has not been determined. The next step is the preparation of a feasibility report and then the costs can be estimated from the report. Mr. Trittin said that the people are out of the picture if they do not have the funds to pay the assessments. He told the Council that they should have a concern for the people who will bear the costs. Mr. Stahlberg extimated that the cost would be about one half of that charged to a new subdivision, or about $5,500 to $7,500. Mr. Miller noted that he and Mr. Stahlberg have explained to the residents that current residents can petition out of the improvement and not be assessed. A resident asked if the assessments had to be paid when the property is sold and Mr. Hawkins said, no, there are no levied or pending assessments and therefore there is nothing to pay. Tom Brunner, 270 Linda said that Mr. Miller assured the residents that they would be notified when another meeting was to take place on this matter and he did not receive a letter. Mr. Miller noted that names and addresses were taken from all of the people who attended the meeting and wanted notices. Mrs. Anderson did notify everyone on the list. Mr. Brunner said he purchased hisrhouse five years ago and said that if the street is- extended from Woodridge Estates, there will be a lot of traffic on his street. He said he did not want the road. Betty Hulse, 258 Rohavic Lane asked about the Outlot "C ". Mr. Stahlberg explained that this is a ponding area and the water will be moving away from Mrs. Hulse's area toward Woodridge Estates. PAGE 10 - 098 COUNCIL MEETING DECEMBER 12, 1988 Dan Petz, 6144 Laurene Avenue asked if sewer would be going through Rohavic Oaks and would his home be affected. Mr. Stahlberg said no and showed the proposed route of the sewer. Tom Connoy, 6312 Baldwin Lake Road asked if there would be a cul -de -sac at the dead end of the street going west in Woodridge Estates. Mr. Stahlberg said no, that possibly this street would someday be extended to Baldwin Lake Drive. There will be a temporary cul -de -sac. Mr. Connoy said that his property will never be developed as Mr. Stahlberg has it platted and he felt the developer should be required to put in a permanent cul -de -sac. Mr. Bisel explained that this is just a ghost plan showing a possible layout and explained the problems involved when a permanent cul -de -sac has to be removed. Mr. Miller said that putting in a permanent cul -de -sac would be contrary to development policy of this City. Mr. Wierseman, 6220 Baldwin Lake Drive said he moved to Lino Lakes for the space and feels wiped out because of the planned road. He asked that a permanent cul -de -sac be installed. Mayor Benson said that the Council must look beyond the plat if they are going to be a responsible Council. There is nothing here that says any of the adjacent landowners must develop their land. Mr. Wierseman said he has heard that the City is going to condemn property for this road. Mayor Benson said this is not true. Dennis Hatton, 6153 Hodgson Road asked when Ash Street, County Road J is going to be upgraded. Mayor Benson said that the County does not know when this will happen. At this point, Ramsey County is saying it is not used enough. Anoka County Commissioner Langfeld wants it developed now as does the Mayor of Shoreview. Mrs. Havlisch said that values would be decreasing on double frontage lots and noted that if homes are sold FHA, the assessments have to be paid. Mr. Hawkins-said that there will be no levied assessments and therefore there will be nothing to pay. She asked what is the chance the Council will change its policy regarding assessments. Mayor Benson said he did not know because a new Council has the ability to change policies. Mr. Hatton referred to the .area northeast of Woodridge Estates and Mr. Stahlberg's suggested layout of lots and streets. He asked why destroy two lots to create two other PAGE 11 1 1 1 COUNCIL MEETING DECEMBER 12, 1988 lots? Mr. Stahlberg explained that the sewer will have to enter Woodridge Estates in this area either through an easement or cul -de -sac. Mr. Hulse, 258 Rohavic Lane asked if the outlot from the green section is through a ditch or pipe. Mr. Stahlberg said a pipe. Bruce Barott, 237 Schavvin Court asked what is planned for a drainage ditch. Mr. Stahlberg explained. Reginald Giacomini, 6143 Laurene Avenue asked if there will be a fence to stop people from using the old water works easement. Mr. Stahlberg explained that controls could be installed. Mr. Ken Gust, engineer for Woodridge Estates asked if the City was only coming down Linda Avenue with sewer and water utilities and not looking at completing the street until 75% of the homes in Woodridge Estates are completed. Mayor Benson said yes however all possibilities should be pointed out during this hearing. David Vickers, 6251 Laurene Avenue said he owns two lots on Schavlin Court and he also owns some of the old water works right -of -way to the west. He asked what would happen if he were to request a building permit on these two lots? Mayor Benson said the permit would be issued because of what has been proposed outside of Woodridge Estates is something that may never happen, it is just a planning tool. He noted that the cul -de -sac may never be built. Mr. Vickers said one acre lots are in demand and asked how could the cost of assessments be weighed verses the value of the lot. Mr. Stahlberg asked if Mr. Vickers wanted sewer available to the two lots. Mr. Vickers said the sewer line would have to go across property the developer of Woodridge Estates does not own. Mr. Miller said the City would either purchase an easement and condemn the property and then go to court. Mr. Bisel moved to extend the Council meeting until all items are completed. Mr. Bohjanen seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. Mayor Benson referred to the road that extends north for the Woodridge Estates plat. He asked if the Council should be trying to decide at this time where this road is going. Mr. Stahlberg explained. Mr. Reinert asked if this road was a PAGE 12 I OD COUNCIL MEETING DECEMBER 12, 1988 condition of the plat. He noted that utilities could be brought in through a utility easement. Dianne Erickson, 6450 Baldwin Lake Road said that she and her husband prefer the road going north to go on the east edge of their property so that they can have the option of developing some time in the future. Dennis Hatton asked if there would be stop signs on Linda once it is extended to Woodridge Estates. He said he did not want Linda to become a freeway. Mr. Stahlberg explained the procedure to establish speed limits and noted that the City is interested in the safety aspect. Jan Darrow, 175 Ash Street asked what is happening on the southern border of Woodridge Estates. Mr. Stahlberg explained that this is wetlands and they will remain this way. Tom Oostdik, 185 Ash Street said the wetlands border his property and asked if it will ever be developed. Mr. Stahlberg said parts of it could be developed. Ms. Darrow asked where the future road was coming from Woodridge Estates. Mr. Stahlberg pointed the area out on the map. Mr. Bisel moved to close the public hearing at 10:10 P.M. Mr. Bohjanen seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. Mr. Bisel asked Mr. Stahlberg for his recommendation regarding the placement of sewer and water lines from the north of Woodridge Estates. Mr. Stahlberg explained that he preferred that the utilities follow the road whenever possible. Mr. Stahlberg noted receipt of a letter from Mr. William A. Sironen, Assistant County Engineering requesting that an additional twenty seven (27) feet over what is currently dedicated for right -of -way along Ash Street (CSAH 32). Also requested was the right of access to Ash Sstreet from Lot 10, Block 3. This would require that driveways from that lot to access only the City street unless an agreement is reached with the County Highway Department for another access. PAGE 13 1 1 1 COUNCIL MEETING DECEMBER 12, 1988 Mr. Bisel moved to approve the preliminary plat of Woodridge Estates as indicated from the P & Z Board with the following exceptions: That the road be extended to the north to Town Road and that sewer and water utilities follow the same pattern if possible into Woodridge Estates and that the park fees and /or park plan be satisfactorily worked out with the Park Board and the City Planner with the developer donating park land or money or both. Also the issues outlined in the City Planner's memorandum dated December 7, 1988 be satisfied, the drainage ditch near the south end of the subdivision be realigned to follow the property line of the McDougal property and that the street going to the north from the subdivision not be developed until 75% of the home in Woodridge Estates are completed. Mr. Neal seconded the motion. Mr. Kohl asked if moving the drainage ditch would still keep it within the Woodridge Estates property because he does not want it on his property. It will stay on the Woodridge Estates property. Mr. Koch, 6307 Baldwin Lake Road asked about the name of the street now shown as Town Road. Mr. Stahlberg explained that the name will be addressed at a later date. Mr. Bisel asked for a poll of the Council when voting on the motion. The vote is as follows: Mr. Reinert, Aye; Mr. Bohjanen, Aye; Mr. Neal, Aye; Mr. Bisel, Aye and Mayor Benson vote, Aye. Motion carried unanimously. A gentleman from the audience asked if this subdivision would do anything to his tax base. Mayor Benson explained that the Council has tried to do a lot of things to lower the tax base of most residents in Lino Lakes. This should not affect the tax base. ENGINEER'S REPORT - RON STAHLBERG Proposed Location of Trunk Sewer and Water Lines - Mr. Stahlberg explained to the Council his proposal for a small change in the route of the trunk water and sewer in the 2nd Avenue area. He noted that this will shorten the route and reduce the costs. The Council felt that this recommendation was sensible. ATTORNEY'S REPORT - BILL HAWKINS Mr. Hawkins did not have a report. PAGE 14 101 102 COUNCIL MEETING DECEMBER 12, 1988 OLD BUSINESS John McLeans Property Value Adjustment - Mr. Schumacher explained that the County Assessor has reviewed Mr. McLean's request to reduce the value of a piece of property as he requested at the annual Board of Review. Mr. McLean feels that the reduction is not enough and has told Mr. Schumacher that he will pursue this matter through the court. Meeting to Discuss 1989 Appointments - This meeting was set for 5:30, December 27, 1988. Fire District - Mr. Reinert said he feels that the Fire District issue has to be addressed as soon as possible with the member councils. He said he did not like the direction the matter was taking. Mayor Benson asked that a letter be sent to the two cities to set a meeting prior to the December 22, 1988 meeting of the Fire Commission. Mr. Bisel said he feels that the Fire District is looking for taxing authority so that they can establish their own budget without the member cities approval. Mr. Schumacher suggested that he get together with Mr. Des Englund in Centerville and discuss how they can educate the new City Council in Centerville on this issue. Mayor Benson asked that Mr. Schumacher let the Council know by Monday, December 19, 1988 what is going on. NEW BUSINESS Mayor Benson noted a letter from Mr. Schumacher stating that he will be conducting non- union staff evaluations. Mr. Bisel moved to ajourn at 10:40 P.M. Mr. Neal seconded the motion. Aye. These minutes were considered and approved at a regular council meeting on December 27th 1988. MAR LYNIG. ANDERSON Clerk - Treasurer AMP-- B SON Mayor PAGE 15