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HomeMy WebLinkAbout09/03/1997 Council Minutes• COUNCIL WORK SESSION SEPTEMBER 3,1997 DATE TIME STARTED TIME ENDED MEMBERS PRESENT MEMBERS ABSENT CITY OF LINO LAKES MINUTES September 3, 1997 5:00 P.M. Council Members Bergeson, Lyden, Neal and Mayor Landers Council Member Kuether Staff members present: City Engineer, David Ahrens; Chief of Pecchia, David Pecchia; Planning Coordinator, Mary Kay Wyland; Community Development Director, Brian Wessel and Clerk -Treasurer Marilyn Anderson. WENZEL FARM HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION, SHIRLEY P TERSON Ms. Patterson appeared at the August 6, 1997 Council work se request for trail easements over Ivy Ridge Lane and Ivy was directed to talk to the City Attorney and the Insu 5 ce City could assume total liability for an easeme The City Attorney has indicated a ho manner as to cover all concerns insurance agency has not matter. the City time staff termine if the ons private streets. ent could be drawn in such a is ` : ve been given to the City. The City's equest for insurance information on this Ms. Patterson, .o. , ..I omas and Mr. Ken Gervais, members of the Wenzel Farms Townhome Asso• <9= . •sere present. Ms. Patterson asked how would anyone know if someone is hurt o he easement or on the private road. Staff explained that the easement would cover the entire roadway. Mr. Gervais noted that the majority of the Association members would like to have the trail relocated. Staff explained that the trail could be moved but that would have to be a decision made by the Trail Committee. Discussion followed about how the trail on the private street could be clearly marked so those pedestrians would stay on the trail and not the roadway. Ms. Patterson requested that the wood rail fence and be included in the hold harmless agreement and that the trails be posted with "no motorized vehicles" signs. The City Attorney comes to city hall about 4:30 p.m. on the day of the regular Council • meeting. Staff asked that everyone concerned about this issue meet the City Attorney on PAGE 1 COUNCIL WORK SESSION SEPTEMBER 3,1997 Monday at 4:30 p.m. A proposal can be put together to take to the Park Board and the Council for a final decision. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT (CUP), MIKE KENNY, 6451 HODGSON ROAD MARY KAY WYLAND At the July 9th Council work session, staff was directed to send a letter to Mr. Kenny asking him to attend the next work session to discuss possible violations of his CUP. A certified letter was sent to Mr. Kenny, however he did not responded to the letter. Staff noted that through the years, the zoning in this area of the City has changed and Mr. Kenny has greatly expanded his use of the property to include landscaping. Mr. Kenny's neighbors have voiced complaints about Mr. Kenny's operation for more than two (2) years and nothing has happened. Mr. Kenny's neighbor was present this evening to speak about Mr. Kenny's operation and ask the City again to do something about this matter. Staff suggested that the City Attorney draft a letter to Mr. Kenny definin the parameter of his CUP. The letter will explain that if he steps outside of his CU' - will proceed with the cancellation of the CUP. If Mr. Kenny wishe o _ , th his business as he has for the last couple of years, he will be r u � • . p . an amended CUP. The application would be considered by the Pl n • • 'A _ oard and the City Council. This matter will be place on the next COPSMORE GRANT, D Chief Pecchia a 'nee e a lied for and received a COPSMORE grant and would like to start purc ai 'p computers for the squad cars. Since the Council must formally acknowl ceipt of the grant, this matter will be added to the September 8th Council agend . VEHICLE THEFT OVERTIME GRANT, DAVID PECCHIA Chief Pecchia explained that he applied for and received a grant to fund overtime salaries and benefits for Police Officers investigating thefts of snowmobles and automobiles. The City would be required to pay salaries and benefits initially. The City then reports the amount of salaries and benefits paid. These costs are refunded via the grant. Acceptance of this grant was added to the September 8th Council agenda. DISCUSSION OF PROPOSED PAWN SHOP ORDINANCE, DAVID PECCHIA Chief Pecchia prepared a packet containing information including the City Attorney's opinion on a proposed pawn shop ordinance. The proposed ordinance is the same PAGE 2 • • • COUNCIL WORK SESSION SEPTEMBER 3,1997 ordinance enacted by the City of Minneapolis. This same ordinance is also under consideration in several other suburban communities. If all the metropolitan area adopts the same or similar pawnshop ordinance, illegal pawnshop activities will be reduced and articles circulating through pawnshops will be easier to trace. Chief Pecchia presented a brief outline of the proposed ordinance. He noted that this ordinance is much more comprehensive and restrictive than the City's current ordinance. Chief Pecchia will finalize the ordinance and bring it back to the next work session. ASHLAND GAS STATION, DRIVEWAY ENTRANCE ONTO LAKE DRIVE DAVID AHRENS Mr. Ahrens presented a map showing the location of the proposed Ashland Gas Station at the corner of Lilac Street and Lake Drive. SEH has prepared a memorandum outlining their review of the site plan. A copy of this memo and the Transportation section of the Comprehensive Plan Update was given to the Council. The Anoka County Highway Department has reviewed the sit issue with a proposed driveway from Lake Drive into the site. At thi ; i oposing to relocate the access to Lake Drive from Apollo Drive L e e north to provide greater separation between I -35W and 3: w ,< ect . Safety is the major purpose for this proposal. A driveway bet . ee - int - ction and I -35W would defeat that purpose. Staff is proposin s to the Ashland Gas Station be located off of the extended Apo Ms. Hansmann, devel map that she has driveways of the intersection. She sshlan. Gas Station, gave Council Members a copy of a win a location of the current Lilac Street and the will be removed to accommodate the construction of the new her proposed driveway is 600 feet from the I -35W southbound ramp. `u' e also noted that the entrance onto the new Village Drive in the Town Center is only 450 feet from the ramp coming onto Lake Drive. Ms. Hansmann asked that she be allowed the same consideration. Staff noted that in the best of all worlds, a master plan would have already been prepared for the Lake Drive/Lilac Street area. However, since this has not happened, staff is responding to Ms. Hansmann's request as best they can. Staff also noted that the entrance to Village Drive will be relocated in the future or a frontage road will be designed. Ms. Hansmann asked Council to make some concessions for her development. Council discussed this matter with staff and Ms. Hansmann. Mr. Wessel was directed to take this matter to EDAAB tomorrow morning and to meet with other property owners in this area. If a mutually satisfactory solution is proposed, the matter can be added to the agenda on Monday evening. At this time, the Council consensus is that no driveways should be permitted between I -35W and the realigned Lilac Street/Apollo Drive intersection. PAGE 3 COUNCIL WORK SESSION SEPTEMBER 3, 1997 ENVIRONMENTAL AFFAIRS COMMITTEE, MAURINE DAVIDSON & J. P. HOUCHINS Ms. Davidson and Mr. Houchins presented a handout to the Council and staff. The Environmental Affairs Committee is proposing that a professional consultant prepare a Natural Resource Inventory. The need for a long range plan to manage the natural resources was explained as well as how the committee came to the conclusion that an inventory is needed before a management plan can be developed. The Natural Resources Inventory will cost approximately $60,000 and will take approximately two (2) years to complete. Mr. Houchins explained that once the Inventory is completed, it would be another tool that can be used in identifying areas of importance in newly proposed plats. This tool will insure that all plats are environmentally based. Staff explained that a Natural Resource Inventory is an essential step in completing the Comprehensive Plan and would work into the GIS system. The Environmental Affairs Committee proposed that the Natu s Q, entory be prepared by Brauer & Associates and Applied Ecological o r xpressed agreement with the proposal to have the Inventory pr e y o tant noting that this takes the emotion and politics out of the pr Council directed that proposals for ce the Inventory be advertised and finalized before the 1st of the n vi mental Affairs Committee has proposed that the City ap. f• ' t m. ce at least a portion of the cost of the Inventory. If a grant is : �_ the project should be included in the 1998 Budget. Ms. Davidson an • hins were asked to consult with Mr. Asleson on this project. AUTOMATIC TER READING ORDINANCE, NO. 26 - 07, DAVID AHRENS Mr. Ahrens explained that there is new technology for reading water meters. He presented a draft ordinance that would allow the City to use the new technology. Staff has prepared an ordinance requiring new water meters be installed in all new home and business construction. Later, a plan to convert the existing meters would be implemented so that in the near future, all water meters in the City would be using the new technology. This item is on the September 8th Council agenda. PAGE 4 COUNCIL WORK SESSION SEPTEMBER 3,1997 DISCUSSION OF ESTABLISHING A FUND FOR ANTENNA LEASE MONEY, DAVID AHRENS Staff explained that Council was looking for a funding source for housing issues. A proposal has been made that would dedicate the antenna lease fees to housing redevelopment activities. The consensus of the Council was that all revenues including the antenna fees should be deposited in the General Fund and decisions regarding its use should be decided independently of where the revenue was generated. This matter was not placed on the agenda at this time. PUBLIC FACILITIES UPDATE, BRIAN WESSEL Mr. Wessel explained that the Task Force Committee has been working with Leonard Parker & Associates preparing a master plan for three (3) facilities in the Village. The program at this point is over budget but will be whittled down tomo • this will allow Leonard Parker to continue working on the master plan. o pts a campus setting. The master plan will be presented to Council in Oember. Staff noted that the Centennial School District' i with approximately 11,000 square feet. This matter will be on the next en COMPREHENSIVE SEPTEMBER 97 :: T SDAY, SEPTEMBER 11, 1997, BRIAN WESSEL reement for a building FORCE MEETING TOMORROW, This matter is for ormational purposes only. The first meeting will consist of a presentation of data including information from the neighborhood meetings. A formal presentation of the overview of the Comp Plan will be given at the second meeting. The overview will include a summary of the Comp Plan Task Force meetings. A third work session will be scheduled for the Council to respond to what has been presented and for Council to provide direction regarding the growth issue. A joint Comp Plan Task Force and Council meeting is scheduled for October 16th. ACQUISITION OF PARK AND RECREATION EQUIPMENT, TIF, RANDY SCHUMACHER Staff is proposing to eliminate the account residual in TIF Districts 1-1 and 1-2. Staff will recommend that the account residual be used to fund specific park equipment for specific parks in these two (2) TIF districts. Staff has contacted Park equipment suppliers and a PAGE 5 COUNCIL WORK SESSION SEPTEMBER 3,1997 20% discount can be realized because the park equipment is being purchased late in the recreation season. This matter will be placed on the September 8th Council agenda. DISCUSSION OF DISCIPLINE AS IT RELATES TO THE MAYOR AND SOME COUNCIL MEMBERS, COUNCIL MEMBER LYDEN Mayor Landers explained that if Council Member Lyden is going to present something that has already been heard by the Council, he will close the meeting. Council Member Lyden began his presentation. Mayor Landers stopped Council Member Lyden and left the Chambers with Mr. Schumacher. Council Member Neal moved to adjourn at 8:06 p.m. Council Member Bergeson seconded the motion. Motion carried. These minutes were considered, corrected and ap s roved at a C nci held on June 28, 1999. O-414LeA/d60),., Marlyn G. Anderson, Clerk -Treasurer PAGE 6 , Mayor