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HomeMy WebLinkAbout01/16/1997 Council Minutes• • • SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING JANUARY 16, 1997 CITY OF LINO LAKES MINUTES DATE January 16, 1997 TIME STARTED 5:00 p.m. TIME ENDED 7:58 P.M. MEMBERS PRESENT Council Member Bergeson (arrived 7:45 p.m.), Kuether, Lyden, Neal and Mayor Landers MEMBERS ABSENT •None Staff members present: City Administrator, Randy Schumacher; Community Development Director, Brian Wessel; Community Development Coordinator, Mary Alice Divine and Clerk -Treasurer Marilyn Anderson. The purpose of the special meeting was the presentation of the V City Council. The Village would be located on property o southeast quadrant of the I-3 5 W/Lake Drive intersection. Mr. Wessel gave a brief background on this pro a " e i for the Village was developed after the Council express concern to commercial development. The proposal is further drive the 1 + swap with Metropolitan Council and motivated landowners who w e� i perty. Mr. Wessel introduced Mr. Dennis Grebner of Grebner and A . g n r. Lord of SRF Engineering and Mr. Craig Nelson of Damon, F oc They will assist in the presentation this evening. The Council was .`'list the presentation and then give staff their questions and concernsbefore the City Council on January 27th with answers to those questions d provide additional information if requested. Mr. Wessel lained that there has been a concern regarding capital facilities and where they should be located. The Village offers an opportunity to create something unique. The concept plan was developed after many hours of meetings and public input. A team was assembled to put all the ideas together. Mr. Grebner presented the master plan, discussed the uses of the property, the entry drives and the proposal to keep the entrance as far from the freeway interchange as possible. He described the internal loop street and noted location of professional offices and commercial development. Mr. Grebner noted the location of the civic buildings, a down town plaza, a bell tower which would be used as a focal point and diverse housing. He also noted that most of the woodlands would be untouched. PAGE 1 SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING JANUARY 16,1997 Mr. Nelson noted the need for drainage in the area and explained that the environment on the site would be corrected and enhanced. He showed how street patterns and drainage could be developed while protecting the natural environment. Phase I of the development will be the professional center. The Fairview Clinic has indicated that they would locate here. They like the community partnership potential and feel the area works well with their identity. Staff is negotiating with a bank to be constructed in the professional center and a professional office building is also under discussion. There is also interest in replacing the Police Department building and locating it in the area that will be acquired through the land swap. The process of platting for the professional building, health clinic and the police station has begun. Since this area is not in MUSA, a plan to provide MUSA must be established. The civic portion of the Village is proposed to be located on the property that will be acquired from the Metropolitan Council through the land swap. Facil. ould be located on this property include a new city hall, police station an. c � center. Financing of municipal facilities is under consideration. The Council has expressed concern about the lack o he City, bringing jobs to the community and providing a more bal c ce • e. sing will be a critical component of the entire Village project. Vare proposed throughout the project. There will be row houses, town - housing above commercial businesses. Approximately 220 ho ed. It is expected that some housing will be rental and the bal - oc ied. Commercial development should generate approximate one- i • • o :fin new taxes and the housing development should generate anoth- o ollars per year. Mr. Wessel expla • '`` s '11 be asking the Council for concept approval only. Mr. Grebn /20 Vision project and a recent citizen survey both indicated that the citizens a cognizable place to congregate such as a down town with amenities. He also note ,, at this area is going to develop and this project provides an opportunity for the City to determine how it will develop and to make sure that certain standards are applied throughout the project. Staff explained that costs have not yet been determined. It is expected that private development will be funded by the developer. The public facilities will be a taxpayer cost, however, the private development will add to the tax base and help the tax payer. Council Member Lyden said that he was not against the project however, he did not want something that is here today and gone tomorrow. He suggested that staff look at a creative partnership such as with the schools. Council Member Kuether felt living units with one car garages could be a problem. She also felt that rental and commercial development too close to the prison could be "scary". PAGE 2 • • SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING JANUARY 16, 1997 Mr. Wessel noted the site is very unusual and suggested that housing be developed first. However, the concept approval that staff is looking includes all of the planned uses in the Village. He is looking to set the direction of development first so that the City ends up with quality development. Mr. Wessel also noted that the Tagg property will contain all of the housing with the exception of units over commercial establishments. Mr. Grebner explained that if the Council does not want any rental properties in this plan, the designers will have to revisit the plan. Council Member Lyden said he would support senior housing and office development with housing but would not necessarily support more town homes. He also asked if a community center or a library was considered. Staff said yes, both have been considered. Council Member Lyden said several questions need answers. Is tliis type of development needed? Is this the right time for this development? Is the cost right? Mayor Landers said that he sees housing as a plus because of the t � oxi of open space. Council Member Kuether asked about daycare facil es. I that daycare facilities should probably be located near meeti Mr. Wessel explained that once the Council s prove e Vi lage concept plan, each proposed development within the :ht to Council for their approval. The Town Center Comm ork on this project. It was noted that building and sugg project inc would be a concerned about the location of the Police Department ergency entrance be constructed. It was noted that this e for some of the squad cars. The Police Department building building with garages located in the basement. Mr. Grebner ted that the Police Department building would be a real asset to the site. Police protection will be a big issue especially to the commercial development. Council Member Neal asked why Marshan Lake was not highlighted. Mr. Wessel explained that the property next to Marshan Lake is owned by the Metropolitan Council Open Space and is managed by the County. They are planning to locate a trail -head in this area. Council Member Neal said he felt the Police Department should be very visible and located next to the fire hall. He also noted that a public library is needed since the Anoka County library in Circle Pines is too small. Council Member Neal was told that this plan would make the current Police Department space available for commercial development. • Some concerns expressed by the Council were: is the public supportive of this concept, is the plan market driven, Council will not have full command and buildings should be PAGE 3 SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING JANUARY 16,1997 mult-purpose buildings because if a drug store fails the building must be converted to another use. Staff noted that financing the project is currently under consideration. Concept approval of the plan is need before estimates can be determined. Council Member Lyden asked if a new police station can be constructed without an impact on the tax payers and are there other tax impacts outside of this project. Mr. Wessel explained that the project is going to provide more tax base because construction of the building will attract other development. The meeting was moved to the Senior Center at 7:25 p.m. Mr. Schumacher noted the comments from a number of the staff and Council about parking lot safety at both the city hall and the police station. Mayor L •ressed strong concern about their condition. Mr. Schumacher explained t f is ing badly about some of the comments made by Council. They can onl w he resources they have. Council Members Kuether and Lyd e e P c Works Department level of service is very impressive. Mr. Ahrens will let the Public Works Dep. a'"a' �w e Council is very supportive of them. The meeting was adjourned at 7: These minutes were co , si May 24, 1999. and app oved at 74ril rs i" , Clerk -Treasurer PAGE 4 ouncil meeting on , Mayor