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HomeMy WebLinkAbout03/22/1995 Council Minutes1 1 1 Council Work Session March 22, 1995 CITY OF LINO LAKES COUNCIL WORK SESSION March 2 2 TED : 5:0'0 .P..M. 7 Reinert., Neal Elliott Kuether. Staff Members Present: Acting City Engineer Powell, EDAB Director Wessel, EDAB Assistant LaForest, Building Official Kluegel, Fire Chief Bennett, Parks Coordinator Asleson, Assistant to the Administrator Tesh, Planning Coordinator Wyland 1. CENTENNIAL SCHOOL DISTRICT - Superintendent John McClellan Superintendent McClellan was present to discuss future School District plans and enrollment projections. He indicated that the District communicates regularly with the City to determine what is happening regarding development. He stated that the current market directs what is happening and the District wants to be in a position to respond. By 1997 there will be 1200 high school students, which is the maximum for the existing facility. The Junior High is full this year with 1300 students. They anticipate between 1400-1700 new students by the year 2002. Kindergarten enrollment is anticipated to increase 500+ students per year. For the 96-97 School Year there will be 6-8 kindergarten classes at St. Joe's, 6-8 at St. Genevieve's, 2 at Centerville and 2 at Rice Lake. The District needs additional facilities, the only question is the size. They currently own 40 acres on Birch Street and 61 off Elm. The Facilities Committee has been meeting for over a year to discuss future needs. There will be a public hearing on April llth to discuss the options with a $35 - 45 Million Bond Issue proposed for November. The Bond Issue will most likely include a middle school on Elm Street and some ECFE Facilities for a total of 1800 students. The District is concerned about overbuilding. They currently have 8 portable classrooms that they would like to eliminate in the future. They are also considering moving the District Offices elsewhere. The Mayor asked if the District had considered other options such as year round school. Mr. McClellan stated that they had considered this, however, year round school is hard on buildings, 1 2 21 1 Council Work Session March 22, 1995 principals, and families moving into the District. The Facilities Committee did not feel this was a good option. Mr. McClellan presented a preliminary rendering of the proposed facility on Elm Street. The proposal would involve the addition of some property the District has a purchase agreement on that is currently zoned Industrial. The City expressed some reservations about rezoning industrial property for school use. Additionally, this industrial property is adjacent to the freeway which would provide good visibility for commercial purposes. Brian Wessel added that the EDAB Board should discuss this proposal. They are working very hard to get industrial development into the City and have had numerous inquiries. They are very protective of properties zoned light industrial. The parcel the District is looking at could feasibility generate up to $100,000 in taxes annually - to lose this would be unfortunate. The City currently has only 700 acres of buildable commercial property which is approximately 4.8%. This is a low percentage for communities our size. Mr. McClellan stated that an additional 10 acres in the Elm Street vicinity is crucial for the facility they wish to construct. This facility is proposed to include 3-4 softball fields, 3-4 soccer fields, 1 football field, 8 tennis courts, gym facilities, parking and the school building. Brian added that the 20/20 Program has indorsed the concept of a community center which could possibly include a new City Hall and space for the District Offices. Mr. McClellan indicated that he would be willing to attend the next EDAB meeting to discuss the Districts needs with the Board. Councilmember Bergeson indicated that in his meetings with the School District he had never heard any discussion of the purchase of this industrial property for school use. 2. 1994 UBC - Milo Bennett and Pete Kluegel Pete Kluegel explained that we are currently operating under the 1988 Uniform Building Code. The 1994 Code has been completed and is recommended by the State. Individual communities must adopt the new Code by Ordinance. This update includes a revised fee schedule which, based on previous permits, could add $110,000 in building permit fees. This new Code becomes effective March 20, 1995. Building contractors have been notified of the increased fees. Mile Bennett explained that the new Code includes several items which are optional. Staff would like to delay review of these optional items to a later date. He added that a new fire code will be reviewed in November. 2 1 1 1 1 1 Council Work Session March 22, 1995 3. Five Year MSA Report - discuss at future work session 4. ADA Update - Marty Asleson Marty introduced John Landers and Kathy Griffin, members of the ADA Committee. A Plan has been development which must be adopted by the Council and then implemented. Two important issues involve programs & services and facilities. The City has an agreement with the School District to share facilities. They are also working with adjoining communities. The Mayor asked to see a timetable of what needs to be done and what costs are involved. There most likely are some items that would be simple to facilitate at minimal cost. He also indicated that a staff person should be identified to coordinate the program. 5. 20/20 VISION Update - Kim Sullivan Kim introduced Julie Chyle who is the facilitator for the Environmental Group. Kim expressed her quote for the week which was that "people are not afraid of change, they are afraid of loss". She indicated that the groups have started meeting. They just completed a tour of the City which was very informative. She thanked Brian, Mary Kay and John Powell for being the tour guides - good job!! A citizen's library has been started in the hallway. The committees are unsure that their recommendations will be acted on so they are requesting a letter of commitment from the Council - Kim will prepare an agreement for Council review and approval. Currently the committees are divided into the following groups: Environment - 9 Park - 7 Growth - 18 Education - 6 Commercial Development - 12 6. Regular Agenda - March 27, 1995 Staff briefly discussed the regular Agenda. The meeting was adjourned at 7:00 P.M. Respectfully submitted by Mary Kay Wyland 3