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HomeMy WebLinkAbout07/06/1992 Council Minutes- 44 SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING CITY OF LINO LAKES COUNCIL MINUTES JULY 6, 1992 ne a.,, Deal,; :Elliott, Borges .......................................................................... ............................... Staff members present: City Engineer, Darrell Schneider; City Administrator, Randy Schumacher and Clerk- Treasurer Marilyn Anderson. The purpose of the meeting was to discuss the moratorium, Ordinance No. 01 - 92 enacted January 13, 1992. Mayor Reinert explained that the moratorium was discussed at the previous Council work session and because action could not be taken during a work session, this special Council meeting was called to further discuss the matter in an open forum and take action if the full City Council deemed it necessary. Mayor Reinert explained why the City Council felt it was necessary to put the moratorium ordinance in place. He also explained that a number of mechanical items have been developed and put into place that will benefit staff and developers. Mayor Reinert noted that the City did not appear to have a development policy at the beginning of the year. At this time a policy has been developed and is being enacted by Council resolution. Mayor Reinert had previously asked that a study be completed that would show what impact a proposed new development would have on this City, the school district and the community. He suggested that this study could be completed by the staff or by a consultant. The study would be similar to the study recently completed by the City of Lakeville. He proposed to discuss this matter further. Mayor Reinert asked the City Council how they felt the City should develop. What would be a good balance between starter homes and "higher end" homes? What should the "infill" policy be? Now that the mechanics of development are in place, in what PAGE 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING JULY 6, 1992 direction should the City go? The Lakeville growth study was discussed. Mayor Reinert explained that he had talked to the staff and the staff feels that they can put together a similar document "in house ". Some computer software may be needed but is available. Mr. Schneider explained that he has already developed much of the information needed regarding utilities and this is already on computer. He displayed a MUSA map and explained some of the information that he has already developed and stored in computer files. Mr. Schneider also explained that the staff feels capable of putting together this document. However, time is a critical issue. Mr. Schumacher said that from a legal standpoint, after the study has been completed and accepted by the City Council, it should be made part of the Comprehensive Plan or a plan of that nature. Council Member Neal asked when the staff felt the study could be completed. Mr. Schneider explained that it could be completed by the end of the year and he still could deal with issues that need his attention on a daily basis. Mayor Reinert asked other Council members for their thoughts on this matter. Council Member Bergeson said he had read the Lakeville study and was in favor of preparing a study for Lino Lakes. He noted that many times he has seen staff working late into the evening and expressed concern about the time it will take to complete the study. Council Member Bergeson said he had no question about their technical ability. Council Member Bergeson noted that some times studies start with a conclusion and then facts are developed to support the conclusion. He hoped it would happen in this study. Council Member Bergeson suggested that the study be completed first and then the policy developed next. It was noted that the Lakeville study was completed with the help of a large citizen group. Mr. Schumacher noted that the group met diligently and the study was completed in a short time. He also noted that there was input from the school district and businesses as well as from the staff. Mr. Schneider felt that a lot of input from the community would be needed. He also felt that "what if" scenarios should also be developed. Council Member Elliott said she felt it would be logical to encourage an "in house" study and to get a great deal of input from the residents. She noted that if the residents are involved in developing a philosophy for growth, they feel they have had some control of their own destiny. Council Member Neal asked that residents be selected from PAGE 2 95 96 SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING JULY 6, 1992 different areas of the City. He felt that the study is a good idea and in effect this will give the City back to the people. Council Member Bergeson asked that the staff be careful that citizen input does not come to early. Mayor Reinert agreed and said that once direction starts to develop, then citizen input is needed. Mayor Reinert asked about the development checklist developed by Mr. Schneider. Mr. Schneider explained that this is a four (4) or five (5) page document with about 75 to 100 steps to be completed by the developer and staff. This document is now in place and being used. Mayor Reinert asked about the status of the Comprehensive Plan. Mr. Schumacher noted that the public hearings on the amendments will be held July 13, 1992. All adjustments should be adopted at that time. It was noted that the lot inventory list was in place. Mr. Schneider explained that the "in fill" policy will be brought to the July 8, 1992 Council work session. He outlined the policy and noted that utilities cannot be extended beyond the current MUSA boundary lines. He also noted that proposed development within the MUSA boundary lines must be able to support that portion of the utility system. The Comprehensive Plan Amendments were discussed. Mr. Schneider explained that a new zoning map will be brought to the City Council for approval. This map will incorporate the new Amendments. Mr. Schumacher noted that the municipal facilities study was completed. Fire Station No. 2 was listed as a priority in the Study. The fire station is now complete. He explained that development will greatly impact municipal facilities. Mr. Schumacher noted that these facilities are very costly. Mr. Schneider explained that the Sewer and Water Comprehensive Plan is complete. He displayed a map which sets out boundaries and limits of service for 30 years or more. He noted that the trunk water system and the new elevated water storage facilities are the result of this study and are also an attempt to put capacity in reserve. Mr. Schneider explained that eventually this City will require three (3) elevated water storage facilities. Mr. Schneider addressed developers agreements and noted these agreements contain 24 items of financial guarantees. He PAGE 3 1 1 1 SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING JULY 6, 1992 explained that with the help of the City Attorney, a single check list of items is listed on one (1) sheet so that the contractor /developer has a better idea of how much money is needed to complete the agreement. Mr. Schumacher said that the developers agreement and the development checklist help avoid confusion. It was noted that a surface water management document is still needed. This should be completed before the end of the year. Mayor Reinert noted that this is a busy period for the City. He also noted that things do not always go well and mentioned the Centerville /Lino Lakes consolidation matter, the annexation proceedings and lawsuits. Mayor Reinert explained that when all items previously mentioned are completed, the City can avoid such issues in the future. The City Council discussed extending the moratorium until all matters are completed. Mr. Schumacher explained that the fiscal analysis study could be outlined in a more specific form and this outline brought to the Council for review. Mayor Reinert said he did not want to continue the moratorium just for its sake but would rather focus on specific needs. He noted that the needs 11 years ago are not the same today. Mr. Schumacher felt confident that the staff could do the fiscal analysis study and still complete work on new plats and other issues. He said the staff could always come back to the Council if there was an onslaught of new plats. Mayor Reinert asked that the entire process be outlined and a time table attached. Selection of citizen participants was discussed. Mayor Reinert suggested that there be representation from the Planning and Zoning Board, Park Board and the Economic Development Committee. Council Member Bergeson said he felt that the fiscal analysis study and the moratorium are two (2) separate issues. He felt whether the study was started or completed on time was not necessarily a reason to have a moratorium. Council Member Bergeson also said he would like to see some money set aside in the 1993 Budget to be used to complete the study if necessary. Mayor Reinert asked that the study outline be completed to get some idea how much money would be needed. Council Member Bergeson said he felt that six (6) months was not very much time to complete the fiscal analysis study and asked that the Council be updated at every Wednesday afternoon Council work session. Council Member Elliott moved to start the project of completing a fiscal analysis plan for the City of Lino Lakes that will provide a flexible guideline for development and the specific framework for the plan will be brought to the City Council at the July 27, PAGE 4 97 98 SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING JULY 6, 1992 1992 Council meeting. Council Member Bergeson seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. Council Member Neal moved to adjourn at 7:42 P.M. Council Member Elliott seconded the motion. Aye. These minutes were considered, corrected and approved at the regular Council meeting held on July 27, 1992. 6 Marilyn G. Anderson, Clerk- Treasurer PAGE 5 Vernon F. Reinert, Mayor 1