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HomeMy WebLinkAbout11/22/1994 Council Minutes1 1 1 COUNCIL WORK SESSION CITY OF LINO LAKES COUNCIL MINUTES NOVEMBER 22, 1994 Staff members present: Planning Coordinator, Mary Kay Wyland; Community Development Director, Brian Wessel; Acting City Engineer, John Powell; Finance Director, Mary Vaske; Chief of Police, David Pecchia and Clerk -Treasurer Marilyn Anderson. City Administrator Randy Schumacher was in St. Paul in labor negotiations. HARDWOOD CREEK HOUSE LOCATION UPDATE, MARY KAY WYLAND At the November 14, 1994 City Council meeting, Council Member Kuether had asked why a house was placed at an angle on the lot. The property is located at the intersection of 24th Avenue and 80th Street. Ms. Wyland prepared a memorandum listing four reasons for the location of the house as follows: 1. The property is adjacent to a creek bed and Rice Creek Watershed District requires minimal ground disturbance. 2. The proposed location fits in with the natural topography of the berm on 80th Street and the low area on the eastern edge of the property while still providing adequate slope for the foundation and minimum grading or gound disturbance. 3. The southerly exposure fits with the design of the structure and the proposed use, the occupants are caretakers for the arena and this setting allows full view of the area. 4. Setbacks are indicated at 100 feet from the centerline of both 24th Avenue and 80th Street. When future development occurs, 80th Street, as a County road, will possibly require additional right-of-way. Therefore a setback of 100 feet from the centerline, or 67 feet from the property line would PAGE 1 27.E 2_ ? A COUNCIL WORK SESSION NOVEMBER 22, 1994 not seem inappropriate. The few homes that are located along 24th Street are generally located further back than the 30 feet minimum. This is for informational purposes. RESCHEDULE CAPITAL BUILDINGS MEETING & EDAAB UPDATE, BRIAN WESSEL The capital buildings meeting was rescheduled for 5:00 P.M., December 8, 1994. Mr. Wessel explained that he and Mary LaForest have prepared a concept for a town center. The concept will be discuss at the above scheduled meeting. The Economic Development Authority Advisory Board (EDAAB) is scheduled to meet tomorrow morning to discuss four (4) major projects that Mr. Wessel has been working on for some time. Decisions regarding these projects will be made shortly making this a critical time for development in Lino Lakes. Mr. Wessel noted that in all four (4) cases, the owners of the businesses are looking at locating in Lino Lakes or one (1) other city. Mr. Wessel updated the City Council regarding the land exchange project between the City of Lino Lakes and Anoka County. Anoka County is supporting the plan however, a the Metropolitan Council planner adamantly opposes the exchange. Mr. Wessel will be meeting again with the Metropolitan Council in January and noted that he may need some political assistance. He also noted that he was very surprised by the position of one Metropolitan Council member. Council Member Bergeson asked Mr. Wessel in terms of competition, is Lino Lakes competitive? Mr. Wessel said no, however he is working on making Lino Lakes more competitive. Council Member Bergeson asked if the current City Council meeting schedule is adequate for Mr. Wessel to bring the matters to the City Council. Mr. Wessel felt that it was, however, he asked that an Economic Development Authority meeting be scheduled for mid December. The meeting was set for 6:00 P.M., Monday, December 19, 1994. OVERVIEW OF BUDGET PRESENTATION (GRAPHS), MARY VASKE Ms. Vaske prepared sample packets for each Council Member and asked if additional material should be added to the packets for the December 1, 1994 Truth in Taxation meeting. Mayor Reinert asked that a graph be prepared showing what the taxes would be on certain priced homes such as an $80,000.00 home, $100,000.00 home and a $150,000.00 home. He also asked that a graph be prepared PAGE 2 1 1 1 1 1 1 COUNCIL WORK SESSION NOVEMBER 22, 1994 comparing Lino Lakes tax rates to adjoining cities. Mayor Reinert suggested that the City of Blaine be used as an example because they are more developed, have a commercial base and the tax rate has been climbing. Ms. Vaske also asked what information the City Council wanted included in the packets that will be prepared for the public. She will include a presentation on where new tax dollars are to be spent, a "pie" chart showing where the tax dollars go (school district, county, other taxing districts). A past history chart will also be included. Mayor Reinert directed staff to ask Mr. Schumacher if he felt additional information should be included in the packets. CITY ATTORNEY OPINION ON CODE OF CONDUCT, MARY KAY WYLAND Ms. Wyland explained that she had been directed to ask the City Attorney to compare the current code of conduct to the proposal from a citizens group. Ms. Wyland read the letter from Mr. Hawkins. Mr. Hawkins letter states that the proposed changes are not concise enough and did not differ from the existing laws. Mayor Reinert felt that there were no reasons to justify a new ordinance. Ms. Wyland also received a document from the League of Cities regarding conflict of interest. The two documents will be given to the City Council. Council Member Bergeson suggested that copies of the documents be given to interested citizens. Ms. Wyland asked the City Council if they wished to pursue any changes to the current code of conduct. She also asked the City Council if they wanted to change requirements for notification of property owners. Council Member Elliott noted that the City Code requires property owners within 350 feet of a proposed change to be notified by mail. She asked what would the reason be for changing the requirement to 600 feet and why not notify people within 700 feet. Council Member Elliott asked what is the "magic" number. She noted that there will always be someone who feels he should have been notified. Council Member Bergeson noted that in developed areas, 350 feet will encompass many property owners. However, in rural or semi - rural areas there may be a need to increase the requirement. Mayor Reinert asked what other cities do in these cases. Ms. Wyland explained that she did survey other cities and only Forest Lake Township has a larger area of notification, 500 feet. She also explained that none of the communities surveyed had additional requirements such as notification by registered mail. Mayor Reinert asked what makes Lino Lakes different? He felt that if a change is to be made, it should be made in the State PAGE 3 27J 276 COUNCIL WORK SESSION NOVEMBER 22, 1994 Legislature so that all city's and township's would have the same requirements. Council Member Bergeson asked Ms. Wyland to ask the City Attorney for his opinion regarding going beyond the City Code requirements if a situation should warrant additional notification. Ms. Wyland explained that when notifications are required, she requests a list of adjoining property owners from the Anoka County GIS system. They use the 350 foot requirement. The City Council will not pursue changes to the current code of conduct or changes to the notification requirements. MARSHAN TOWNHOMES CANOE LAUNCH, MARY KAY WYLAND Ms. Wyland explained that a developer has submitted a concept plan for a townhouse subdivision south of the Shores of Marshan subdivision. Park dedication was indicated on the concept plan. Ms. Wyland asked the City Council if they would consider taking some lake shore property for a portion of the required park dedication and build a canoe ramp on Marshan Lake. Ms. Wyland has discussed the matter with the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) and they have indicated that they would be willing to cooperate in constructing the ramp and also suggested that some grant funding may also be available. The DNR has prioritized lakes that do not have access and although Marshan Lake is not on their list they have still expressed interest in cooperating with the City. The DNR would not be interested in constructing a canoe ramp with private individuals. The staff also feels it would be better to have the canoe ramp under City control. Ms. Kate Drury of the Rice Creek Watershed District (RCWD) has canoed on the chain of lakes but has not canoed on Marshan Lake. She is aware that there is a lot of interest in canoe use on Marshan Lake. Ms. Wyland has requested that the developer amend their concept plan to show the canoe launch. She noted that the City will be requiring about five (5) acres from the developer for park dedication. Ms. Wyland was requested to get additional information from the DNR regarding what they are willing to do. The concept of a canoe ramp was discussed further. Location and parking are two (2) concerns. Council Member Bergeson suggested that the ramp be constructed in cooperation with Anoka County Parks Department. Mayor Reinert suggested that the canoe launch concept be brought before the Park Board so that they can prepare a recommendation PAGE 4 1 1 1 1 1 COUNCIL WORK SESSION NOVEMBER 22, 1994 for City Council consideration. SNOWMOBILE ORDINANCE, CHIEF PECCHIA Chief Pecchia explained that he will be bringing the SECOND READING of the snowmobile ordinance to the next Council meeting. Since the FIRST READING several questions have come from the public regarding hours of operation. Chief Pecchia will propose an amendment to this section of the ordinance. Council Member Bergeson asked if the Police Department is going to take a "hard line" approach to enforcement or will warning tickets be issued? Chief Pecchia explained that initially warnings will be issued and educating the snowmobiler will be stressed. Highlights of the ordinance have been drafted and will be available to hand out in the same manner as Anoka County distributes their park land regulations. The Police Department will be enforcing the registration and DWI issues as they occur. Chief Pecchia explained that the Lino Lakes Snowmobile Ordinance is consistent to neighboring city ordinances. This will be less confusing for the snowmobiler. Chief Pecchia noted that a very good article appeared in the Quad Press regarding the proposed ordinance. NOVEMBER 28, 1994 REGULAR AGENDA Mayor Reinert noted that Mr. Spetzman will be appearing on Open Mike to discuss his concern regarding restricting bow hunting. Each item on the agenda was discussed. It was decided to withdraw all Clear Water Creek proposed subdivision items from the agenda until the drainage study is completed. There are also concerns with traffic generated by the proposed subdivision. The City Council directed Mr. Powell to contact the developer and relay this information. Mr. Powell was also directed to request a written letter of consent to delay action of the subdivision beyond the 60 day deadline if needed. Mr. Powell noted that Mr. Glenn VanWormer of SEH prepared the traffic study. Mr. Willenbring of OSM is currently preparing a drainage study that was commissioned by Lino Lakes and Hugo. The study will be completed shortly after the first of the year. Council Member Elliott said that she would like the traffic from the proposed subdivision routed to Main Street (County Road 14) rather than to Otter Lake Road. She indicated that she is not ready to vote on any issue regarding the proposed subdivision until the drainage study is completed. Ms. Wyland indicated that the City Council has 60 days to act on the proposed subdivision PAGE 5 27/ _7 COUNCIL WORK SESSION NOVEMBER 22, 1994 and the drainage study should be completed by then. Mr. Powell said that he would notify the developers that Council action will be delayed. He will also request an extension beyond the 60 day period for Council action to allow for completion of the drainage study. Ms. Nyland will notify the landowners that Council action will be delayed. Mayor Reinert felt that the concerns of Mr. Gelbmann and the City of Hugo should be addressed prior to any action by the City Council. Mr. Al Ross was in the audience and explained that the utility work had been completed to his home. The inside plumbing will be completed tomorrow and then he will be completely connected to municipal utility services. Council Member Bergeson asked for an update regarding the drainage problem on the west end of Orange and Olive Streets. Mr. Powell will do a background investigation of the situation to determine if the problem has been brought to the City in the past. He will also check with Rice Creek Watershed District regarding this matter. Council Member Neal referred to a cul-de-sac with standing water in the Sherwood Green subdivision. Mr. Powell explained that there is no good solution to getting rid of the water. The two (2) options appear to be creating a better grade or channeling water away from the area. However, either solution would only be taking a problem and moving it to another area. He noted that if storm sewer pipes were installed, they would have to be routed to the storm sewer at Lois Lane and Greenbriar. Mr. Powell was not directed to pursue either course of action. The work session adjourned at 6:20 P.M. These minutes were considered, corrected and approved at the regular City Council meeting held on December 12, 1994. 77/161,-. , L Marilyn G. Anderson, Clerk -Treasurer Vernon F. Reinert, Mayor PAGE 6