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COUNCIL WORK SESSION
CITY OF LINO LAKES
COUNCIL MINUTES
JUNE 8, 1994
DATE June 8, 1994
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MEMBERS:: PRESENT;;: Reinert., Ne
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Staff members present: Parks and Recreation Director, Marty
Asleson; City Engineer, Darrell Schneider; City Administrator,
Randy Schumacher and Clerk -Treasurer Marilyn Anderson.
Country Lakes Park Redesign, Marty Asleson
The present design of Country 'Lakes Park is not appealing because
the parking lot takes a lot of usable space and the beach area is
secluded and threatening. Funding was approved by the City
Council for the redesign of the Park and work has begun on the
trail system. Mr. Asleson displayed the new design for the Park.
He noted that a public hearing was held and citizens were given
an opportunity to provide input in the redesigned plan.
The new design separates the Park into two (2) sections; 1) a
semi -active section, and 2) a passive area.- A trail will be
coming to Country Lakes Park from the Country Lakes Estates
subdivision and the parking lot has been moved closer to West
Shadow Lake Drive. There will be an internal looping trail
system and a portion of the trail may be 10 feet wide for
emergency purposes. A cooperative effort with Centennial Schools
will improve the beach area providing a cove atmosphere and berm
areas on both sides of the beach which will be used by
pedestrians. The canoe launch area will be moved nearer to the
fishing dock. Building facilities are planned for the future.
The entire site can be used cooperatively by the City and the
Centennial School District.
Mr. Asleson has met with both the Department of Natural Resources
(DNR) and the Rice Creek Watershed District (RCWD) regarding the
redesigned park plan. Both entities have reviewed the plan.
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Mayor Reinert asked if there would be additional mosquito control
for the Park. Mr. Asleson said that additional mosquito control
can be requested for certain events.
Mayor Reinert asked about weed control. Mr. Asleson explained
that weed control will be incorporated into the turf
establishment. Mayor Reinert asked about weed control in the
swimming area. Mr. Asleson explained that elimination of
sediment will help control weeds, additional weed control is
planned for the future.
Council Member Neal asked when do people swim at the beach. Mr.
Asleson said that the beach was in use last year. He noted that
security may be a problem for a while.
Mayor Reinert asked if volley ball courts, horse shoe pits and
other such activities are planned. Mr. Asleson said there will
be areas for these activities. Park users will bring their own
equipment or borrow equipment from the city hall.
Mr. Asleson explained the Park Board felt that by creating a more
attractive place, more people will come and use the Park.
Council Member Bergeson said he had mixed feeling regarding
relocating the parking lot. He noted that some "unwholesome"
activities have taken place in the parking lot and asked if the
parking lot were relocated closer to West Shadow Lake Drive,
would there be better control. Mr. Asleson said hopefully. He
noted that there will be some lighting on the trails.
Council Member Kuether asked if use of the picnic shelter would
be on a reservation basis. She felt Lino Lakes residents should
be given priority. Mr. Asleson explained that this issue has not
been addressed.
Land Acquisition Needs, Birch Park, Marty Asleson
Mr. Asleson displayed a map giving the location of Birch Park and
explained that the proposed Trapper's Crossing subdivision will
be tying into this park. Mr. Asleson gave the City Council a
copy of an aerial photograph of the area. He explained his first
concern is where residents from the proposed Trapper's Crossing
subdivision will access Birch Park. It appears that any place of
access involves crossing wetlands. Crossing wetlands between the
subdivision and the park means that the City should follow the
national standards for efficient use of wetland. Also a safe
place to cross wetlands to Birch Park must be provided. Mr.
Asleson noted a cul-de-sac at the north end of the Trapper's
Crossing subdivision and explained that this appears to be the
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most efficient way to get to the park. The trail would continue
through the cul-de-sac to a ditch. The City would have to build
the remaining trail since it is beyond the boundary of Trapper's
Crossing. Mr. Asleson also explained that the City would have to
purchase the parcel of land beyond the ditch. This parcel of
land would be used to enlarge Birch Park. He noted that the
owner of the parcel is willing to sell it to the City. An
appraisal was completed three (3) years ago for another 1.5 acre
parcel in this same area. That parcel was acquired by the City.
The appraisal at that time was $5,500.00 per acre. Money for
acquisition of this parcel would come from the Dedicated Park
Fund.
Mr. Asleson explained that the RCWD has been involved and Ms.
Kate Drury will walk the area to determine the shortest place to
cross the ditch.
Council Member Bergeson expressed concern and said he did not
want another "Shores of Marshan" problem where a trail is almost
touching two (2) garages. He asked that Mr. Asleson work with
the developer to keep trails away from buildings. Council Member
Kuether suggested that an ordinance be adopted that would dictate
where trails can be located.
Mayor Reinert noted that some trails in the Reshanau Park Estates
area are very close to houses. He asked if Council Member
Kuether was suggesting that the ordinance be amended to
incorporate setbacks from trails? Mr. Schneider explained that
the Shores of Marshan Lake subdivision was the last subdivision
where trails are located on easements rather than dedicated
trailways. He cautioned that requiring additional setbacks for
trails means less lots in any particular subdivision. Fewer lots
means the feasibility of utility extensions is a real problem.
Council Member Kuether said she would rather approve a variance
on a lot with a trail easement. Mr. Schneider suggested rather
than give variances, rezone the plat a Planned Unit Development
(PDO) .
Mr. Asleson explained that most problems occur when trails cross
lots on a cul-de-sac. Because the frontage is already less than
normal, trails get very close to buildings.
Council Member Bergeson felt that staff should closely review
lots with trail easements on them. Mr. Schumacher said the Park
Board and the Planning and Zoning Board should also give these
lots additional consideration.
Council Member Neal noted that during the cable cast of the Park
Board, the sound was not working. Mr. Asleson said this matter
has been addressed.
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June 13, 1993 Council Agenda
All items on the agenda were addressed. Mayor Reinert noted item
2 (C) Consideration of Rezone Request, Behm's Century Farms and
said that he was not at a point where he could support this
matter coming to the City Council at this time. He noted that an
informal meeting with the Planning and Zoning Board was held to
see why they have rejected the request. Council Member Neal said
that there are a number of items that have to be addressed. He
noted that the Planning and Zoning Board should only be
addressing the rezone request and not the plat.
Mayor Reinert noted that there is talk about getting more citizen
input into what direction the City should be taking. He noted
that this will be a constant battle until all issues have been
resolved. Mayor Reinert will be bringing a plan to resolve the
matter to the a City Council work session in July.
Council Member Bergeson noted that the Planning and Zoning Board
said that the second submission of Behm's Century Farms was the
same as the previous submission. Nothing had changed. He
suggested that it would be helpful for staff to submit a report
on the things that were suggested by the Planning and Zoning
Board and a report on what had been changed from the previous
submission. Council Member Bergeson said that it is not unusual
for something to be turned down the first time it is submitted to
the Planning and Zoning Board. However, when it is rejected
twice, something is wrong. It should be come back to the
Planning and Zoning Board until all differences are resolved.
Mayor Reinert said he felt that a policy decision on this
proposal must come from the City Council. He asked where does
the Council want to go with the subdivision. Should the Council
look at future needs and the side impacts? Mr. Robinson,
Planning and Zoning Board member was in the audience and noted
that only 17 or 18 lots are currently buildable. They are one
(1) acre lots. Mr. Schumacher suggested that either the City
Council work with the Planning and Zoning Board on this issue or
wait until the Comprehensive Land Use Plan is updated. Council
Member Bergeson said that the City Council needs to know why the
rezone request did not meet expectation.
This item is to be removed from the agenda.
Mr. Schumacher asked if the City Council would need further
information regarding agenda item No. 7. He was requested to get
cost estimates for extra coverage.
The meeting was adjourned at 7:00 P.M.
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These minutes were considered, corrected and approved at a
regular meeting of the Lino Lakes City Council on July 25, 1994.
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Marilyn UG. Anderson, Vernon F. Reinert,
Clerk -Treasurer Mayor
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