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COUNCIL WORK SESSION APRIL 8, 1992
CITY OF LINO LAKES
COUNCIL MINUTES
DATE April 8, 1992
TIME STARTED : 4:00 P.M
TIME ENDED : 6:45 P.M.
MEMBERS PRESENT: Reinert, Neal, Elliott
MEMBERS ABSENT Kuether
Staff members present: Don Volk, Public Works Director; City
Engineer, Darrell Schneider; City Administrator, Randy Schumacher
and Clerk - Treasurer Marilyn Anderson. Council Member Elect, John
Bergeson was also present.
Common Grounds Meeting - Mr. Schumacher explained that another
meeting has been scheduled for April 15, 1992. Each City was
asked to submit a calendar of dates that would be open for future
Common Ground meetings. To date calendars have been received
from the City of Circle Pines and the City of Lexington.
However, the City of Centerville had not submitted a calendar.
Mr. Schumacher also noted that all Council Members were asked to
list issues for discussion by the joint City Councils during the
Common Ground meetings. He is also asking the Council Members to
rank their issues. Mr. Schumacher will submit the list to Circle
Pines Administrator, Jim Keinath who is coordinating the lists.
Mr. Schumacher also noted that the Municipal Board has scheduled
a public hearing on the detachment request from several of Lino
Lakes landowners for April 15, 1992. He had notified the City of
Centerville that he would like to postpone the public hearing to
allow for additional time to gather information. Centerville had
initially said, "no way" but then said that they would go along
with what the Municipal Board wanted.
Senior Housing Proposal - Derrick Companies - Mr. Schumacher
explained that he has met with Mr. Roger Derrick who is putting
together a senior housing proposal. He also checked some of the
other projects recently completed by the Derrick Companies.
There would be some federal financing and Mr. Derrick is seeking
support of the City Council through participation in tax
increment financing.
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The senior housing proposal is for the area west of St. Joseph
Catholic Church. A number of people including developer, Gary
Uhde and Father Fitzpatrick are excited about the project and
have visited a senior housing complex in the City of Hugo. The
site meets many of the criteria including access to utilities,
convenient shopping and banking, and bus stop nearby. Council
Member Neal noted that a community room is included in the
proposal.
Mr. Schumacher explained that several actions would be required
by the City Council including rezoning of the property from
Single Family Residential (R -1), changing the TIF district from
economic development to residential and gathering approval of the
neighbors. He also noted that since the time for changing the
TIF district expires on July 24, 1992, the City Council will need
to consider setting a public hearing to change the
classification.
Mr. Schumacher briefly described a senior housing unit. It was
noted that the area is not well suited for commercial development
and that the neighbors may be more receptive to senior housing.
Mr. Schumacher said that he will meet with Mr. Ron Batty in the
near future and together they will develop a format and bring it
to the City Council for their consideration and to set the public
hearing.
Adult Bookstore Ordinance - It was noted that adult bookstores
and adult entertainment is being forced from the inner city and
has already appeared in some nearby suburban communities
including the City of Blaine. Mayor Reinert said that he would
like to address the concern before it becomes a problem. Mr.
Schumacher said he had talked to Mr. Hawkins, City Attorney,
about this matter and also about Police Chief Campbell's concern
regarding pawn shops. Mr. Schumacher said that Mr. Hawkins will
bring two (2) proposed ordinances on these matters to the April
27, 1992 Council meeting. He suggested that the City enact a
moratorium to allow enough time to research and pass a
comprehensive ordinance. There was discussion regarding how long
a moratorium could be enacted. Mr. Schumacher suggested starting
with six (6) months and extending it if necessary. He will
pursue this matter with the City Attorney.
Northern States Power Company Economic Development Luncheon - Mr.
Schumacher explained that he had met with a NSP representative
recently and found that NSP is willing the finance 25% of an
economic development plan for this community. A luncheon is
planned for April 29, 1992 at Roberto's Restaurant. A tour of
some economic development projects is also planned. Mr.
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Schumacher explained that NSP is supporting economic development
issues in local communities. Council Member Elect Bergeson and
Mayor Reinert expressed interest in attending the luncheon.
Land Donation - 81st Street and 35W - Mr. Schumacher explained
that he has received a telephone call from a lady who owns
approximately 20 acres in Lino Lakes and is interested in
donating it to the City for public use. He noted that Parks
Director, Marty Aslesen had walked the area and the Park Board
had viewed the area and recommended that the City accept the
land. Mr. Schumacher will follow up on this matter.
Agenda for April 13, 1992 - Mr. Schumacher noted that the
resolutions under Consent Agenda are financial issues. He noted
that one (1) resolution will adjust the 1992 General Fund Budget
for salary adjustments approved by the City Council. Mr.
Schumacher also noted that he is currently in negotiations with
Local #49 and the biggest problem appears to be salary. He noted
that the members of this union have been comparing their salaries
with maintenance personnel in other communities. This may go to
arbitration. Mr. Schumacher explained that he is trying to
negotiate a three (3) year contract.
Mr. Schumacher noted item No. 2 which is Consideration of
Recommendation from the Economic Development Authority Steering
Committee in Establishing a Seven (7) Member Advisory Board. A
tentative list of members include; Gary Uhde, Glenn Rehbein,
Roger Jensen, Brian Wessel and a representative from the City
Council and the Planning and Zoning Board.
Mr. Schneider said that item No. 5, Public Hearing, County Road J
will be kept brief and simple. He noted that there will be a lot
of people at this hearing. Mr. Schneider also noted that the
policy for paying for street improvements changed when Main
Street was upgraded. Now residents along county roads will get a
new street for a nominal cost. No Council action will be
required after the close of the public hearing.
Agenda Item No. 6 is the public hearing for the first reading of
the Zoning Ordinance Amendment. Council Member Bergeson noted
that the changes in this ordinance are significant.
Agenda Item No. 7 is the public hearing for Apollo Drive. Mr.
Schneider explained that he did conduct a neighborhood meeting
and the general mood was "decent ". He noted that the residential
property owners are disappointed because they can only subdivide
one (1) lot off of each of their lots. Mr. Schneider said that
there may be a proposal to divide about 200 feet off each of the
lots and then develop this area separately. The residents also
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expressed disappointment regarding a heavily traveled county road
going through a residential area. Mayor Reinert asked if there
would be a "trade -off" so that the residents would get something
in exchange for their inconvenience. Mr. Schneider said that he
would be preparing balance sheets for the residents and will have
them available for the May 26, 1992 public hearing.
Agenda Item No. 8 E - Mr. Schneider explained that the Birch
Street tunnel is expected to cost about $64,000.00. This City
will contribute $24,000.00 from the Dedicated Parks Fund and
another $6,000.00 from the improvement projects funds. The
balance will be funded by Centennial Schools. Mr. Schneider
noted that there could be a security problem in the tunnel and
suggested that lighting in the tunnel be constructed with the
tunnel. It was noted that Centennial Schools had researched
other methods of safely getting students to the new school.
Signal lights would cost about $80,000.00 and the children would
still be at risk. The other alternative was a walkway over Birch
Street. The estimated cost was well over $200,000.00.
Agenda Items 8 H, I, J - Mr. Schneider explained that the
developer of the Lake Drive /Highway #49 area is ready to present
a development proposal to the City Council. The question of
whether the intersection will be changed or not must be resolved.
These agenda items will get some response from both Anoka County
and MnDOT on this matter.
The balance of the agenda items were briefly addressed.
Janitorial Services - Government Buildings - Mr. Volk drafted a
list of specifications required for janitorial services. He has
also received several proposals for this service and has compared
them to the cost of one (1) full time building maintenance person
with benefits. The monthly cost of the lowest contract proposal
was $2,322.00 per month. The cost of an employee would be
$2,316.00 per month. Mr. Volk explained that if the City
contracts the services there would be no involvement in labor
negotiations. However, the Police Department has expressed
concern regarding security and asked that they be involved if the
City Council decides to contract the service. The contracted
service would be required to be bonded and insured.
There was discussion regarding another project in which Mr. Volk
had prepared the specifications. Mr. Volk said he was aware of
the concerns and allegations. He noted that the City Council
will have to decide whether to believe him or the person making
allegations. Council Member Neal asked that the specifications
be clearly defined.
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The work session adjourned at 6:45 P.M.
APRIL 8, 1992
These minutes were considered, corrected and approved at a
regular City Council meeting held on May 11, 1992.
Marilyn Anderson, Vernon F. Reinert,
Clerk - Treasurer Mayor
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