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HomeMy WebLinkAbout01/22/1992 Council Minutes1 1 COUNCIL WORK SESSION CITY OF LINO LAKES COUNCIL MINUTES JANUARY 22, 1992 DATE • ▪ January 22, 1992 TIME STARTED : 5:00 P.M. TIME ENDED • • 6:58 P.M. MEMBERS PRESENT: Reinert, Neal, Kuether, Elliott MEMBERS ABSENT : None Staff members present: City Engineer, Darrell Schneider; Public Works Director, Don Volk; Police Officer, Bruce Keller; Administrator, Randy Schumacher and Clerk - Treasurer Marilyn Anderson. The purpose of the work session was to review the agenda for Monday, January 27, 1992 and discuss other additions to the agenda. REVIEW OF COUNCIL AGENDA FOR JANUARY 27, 1992 Mr. Schumacher reviewed each item on the proposed agenda and answered questions from the Council. Mayor Reinert asked Mr. Schumacher to set a tri -city (Centerville, Circle Pines, Lino Lakes) meeting for a forthcoming Saturday morning. No dates were suggested. Mayor Reinert asked that an item titled Rescinding the City Severance Pay Policy be added to the agenda. Mr. Fred Chase will be at the February 5, 1992 work session to update the Council regarding the Zoning Ordinance update. Mayor Reinert noted material received from the League of Minnesota Cities indicates that many cities have created a "city flag ". He asked if this was important. Mr. Volk will look for a person to prepare a flag and determine the cost. PROPOSED POLICE TELEPHONE SYSTEM PRESENTATION Officer Keller prepared a price list of three (3) telephone systems for the remodeled police facility. He noted that one (1) system did not offer a warranty and suggested that the Council PAGE 1 57 58 COUNCIL WORK SESSION JANUARY 22, 1992 not consider that system. Leasing a telephone system was discussed and Officer Keller explained that he had checked and this did not appear to be a good option. Officer Keller noted that relocating the Police Department means that the telephone number will be changed from a St. Paul exchange to a Minneapolis exchange number. He explained how callers will be reaching the Police Department during the move from city hall to the new facility. Officer Keller recommended that the Police Department purchase a telecommunication system offered by Telephone Specialists, Minneapolis, Minnesota. There were no objections to this recommendation. RESCHEDULE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY MEETING The meeting was scheduled for Thursday, January 30, 1992. at 5:00 P.M. REVIEW APPOINTMENTS FOR MUNICIPAL BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS The Council was given copies of letters from residents requesting appointment to one (1) of several boards or commissions. A need for more Park Board volunteers was noted. WETLAND REGULATION SESSION A seminar will be held on the matter on February 20, 1992. Mr. Schumacher explained that Mr. Schneider will be attending and asked if any of the Council Members were interested in attending. Council Member Neal will attend. APOLLO DRIVE IMPROVEMENT Mr. Bob Toddie and Mr. Jim Studenski from TKDA were present to assist Mr. Schneider in this presentation. Mr. Schneider presented a drawing of his preference for the alignment of Apollo Drive and indicated other possible alignments. He explained that it is very important that the area bounded by Sunset Road on the west, I35W on the south and a residential area on the north be addressed. He explained that several years ago, industrial development to the east of this area was discussed and the residents were promised that no commercial traffic would enter their area. However, the City is now planning a MSA street (Apollo Drive) through this residential area and several issues must be resolved. The cheapest street to construct through this area would be 32 feet wide street with a number of driveways on both sides of the street exiting onto the street. The county may consider participation in the construction of the street. If the PAGE 2 1 COUNCIL WORK SESSION JANUARY 22, 1992 City allows the street to be constructed as outlined above, the county would not be interested. Mr. Schneider said the question now is how should the situation in this area be handled? A street could be located at the rear of the lots on Marvy Street. The street could be buffered with landscaping and utilities could be provided to the lots. This would make the Marvy Street area a self- contained neighborhood. At this point, Mr. Schneider is waiting for some signals from the county. The county would like to get Lilac Street and Elm Street off of the CSAH system. There has been some discussion of turning these two (2) streets over to the City. Mr. Schneider explained that he will contact the new state engineer and try to arrange a meeting between the city, county and the state engineer. Mr. Gary Uhde, owner of the vacant property south of Marvy Street and north of I35W was in the audience. He told the Council he would like to keep the new street as narrow as possible and be allowed to develop as many accesses as possible. He also expressed concern for the neighborhood on Marvy Street because he had lead them to believe that they could develop the south half of their lots. Mr. Uhde noted that the nature of his property has now changed from solid residential to something else. He said he would not have a major objection to the construction of a 44 foot wide street. Mr. Schneider explained that the county would not be interested in a street less than 52 feet wide. He noted that this would be a two million dollar plus project. Mayor Reinert said that this City must have a decision from the county and a joint powers agreement if the county wants Apollo Drive to be a CSAH street. Mr. Schneider explained that the county could decide to upgrade Lilac Street and bypass any City development of Apollo Drive. Mr. Schneider addressed alternate routes for Apollo Drive noting that the intersection of Apollo Drive, Lilac Street and Lake Drive can be changed to fit into other landowners plans. Mr. Schneider was asked if the City constructed Apollo Drive as a MSA street and the county then made Apollo Drive a CSAH street and reimbursed the City for the initial costs, could the City take the money reimbursed from the county and use it for purposes other than MSA street construction? Mr. Toddie explained that the money would have to be returned to the state MSA fund because the street designation would be changed from MSA to CSAH. Mr. Schneider explained that the key decision now is will Apollo Drive be a MSA or a CSAH? PAGE 3 61 62 COUNCIL WORK SESSION JANUARY 22, 1992 Mayor Reinert asked if there will be another meeting with the residents in the area? Mr. Uhde said he felt about nine (9) of the twelve (12) residents were interested in developing a portion of their lots. Mr. Schneider will pursue the matter with the county and bring in a feasibility report. A meeting with the Marvy Street residents will be scheduled when more information is available. COUNTY ROAD J IMPROVEMENT Mr. Schneider gave a brief background of the improvement on Main Street. It was noted that all landowners paid the same rate of assessment regardless of whether or not curb and gutter was constructed along their property. This assessment project caused a great deal of controversy. This information was given to the Council because the Council asked to avoid the same controversies in regard to the improvement of County Road J. Mr. Schneider used the overhead projector and gave an outline of the proposed improvement of County Road J. It is proposed to widen County Road J to 52 feet and install concrete curb and gutter and storm sewers and a sidewalk for about 650 feet at the very west end of the street in Lino Lakes. The county is proposing that Lino Lakes pay one half of the cost of the concrete curb and gutter, the cost of the sidewalk and the portion of the storm sewer not eligible for state aid system funding. The total estimated cost to the City of Lino Lakes is $35,219.88. Mr. Schneider will put this information into a report and show the impact on each parcel of property. Mr. Schneider explained that several informational meetings have been held in Circle Pines on this improvement. The county will ask that Lino Lakes join in a joint powers agreement. Mr. Schumacher noted that the City Charter allows landowners to petition out of an improvement. If this occurs, can the City say "no" to participation in the costs? Mr. Schneider explained that this would be a "black eye" for the City. Council Member Elliott noted that if the first two (2) items were not assessed the assessment total could be reduced. Mr. Schumacher explained the manner this assessment is handled will determine how other county road improvement projects will be assessed in the future. A meeting with the Lino Lakes residents will be held when the report is available. Mayor Reinert asked about the water management plan outlined by SEH? Mr. Schumacher explained that the Council must make a PAGE 4 1 1 COUNCIL WORK SESSION JANUARY 22, 1992 commitment regarding this plan. The process will go through the Design Review Board and then to the Council. Mayor Reinert asked that the new Planning and Zoning Board be made aware of the system and what is expected of them. The meeting was adjourned at 6:58 P.M. These minutes were considered, corrected and approved at a regular meeting of the Council on February 10, 1992. Mat ilyn ( Anderson, Clerk -T surer Vernon F. Reinert, Mayor PAGE 5 6 1 CITY OF LINO LAKES Resolution No. 92 - 21 Resolution Denying Application DRB #91 -22 for Rezoning of Property for Amelia Lake Estates, Ordinance No. 10 -91 BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF LINO LAKES, MINNESOTA: FINDINGS OF FACTS 1. That the City has received an application for the rezoning of property known as Amelia Lake Estates from Rural Executive (R -X) to Planned Unit Development (R -5). 2. The property is currently zoned Rural Executive (R -X). 3. The 1990 Comprehensive Plan shows the land being reserved for future low density residential use. 4. The City Zoning Ordinances do not permit a rezoning to Planned Unit Development (R -5) that would increase the existing density, which would be the result in this case. 5. The rezoning of this property to R -5 would constitute illegal spot zoning. 6. There would be an adverse impact on the neighborhood through environmental degradation, increased density, and development not in character with the rest of the neighborhood. 7. There are significant environmental concerns regarding the impact of this proposed development. 8. The property owners are not denied reasonable use of their property by having it remain in the R -X zoning classification. CONCLUSIONS 1. The City Council of Lino Lakes concludes that the current zoning of the property as R -X is appropriate to protect the health, safety, and welfare of the community, and that there is no reason to change the current zoning. 59 60 2. The City Council concludes that the application for rezoning should be denied. Adopted by the Council this 10th day of February, 1992 Vern Reinert, Mayor (LJ Mar ly . Anderson, Clerk - Treasurer 1