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HomeMy WebLinkAbout01/22/1997 Council Minutes• • • COUNCIL WORK SESSION DATE TIME STARTED TIME ENDED MEMBERS PRESENT MEMBERS ABSENT CITY OF LINO LAKES MINUTES JANUARY 22, 1997 January 22, 1997 5:00 p.m. 8:25 p.m. Council Members Bergeson, Lyden, Neal and Mayor Landers Council Member Kuether Staff members present: City Engineer, David Ahrens; Community Development Director, Brian Wessel; Accountant, Paula Schloer; Community Development Coordinator, Mary Alice Divine; Solid Waste Coordinator, Jackie Constant; Parks and Recreation Director, Marty Asleson; Chief of Police, David Pecchia; Assistant to the City Administrator, Dan Tesch, Recreation Coordinator, Barry Bernstein Treasurer Marilyn Anderson. DISCUSSION OF A WELLNESS PROGRAM, BA Mr. Bernstein and Ms. Schloer outlined a propo the program would positively impact the W Workers Compensation factor (experience fee for this coverage. The Wellnes modification factor and save real Council Member Neal , o and explained how on insurance costs. The ) is used as a basis to calculate the d to help reduce the experience s for the City. Department has a fitness program and suggested that all F=, e e the facility. Council M venders. M Health Care keeping the said he felt this would be a good program and asked about the plained that the committee is considering the North Memorial r. He discussed fitness screening and how convenience is a key to loyee in the program. Ms. Schloer explained how wellness programs work in other cities. All interested employees are screened and their health risk factors are determined. The employees exchange some of their accumulated sick days for membership in a health club. These employees are re-evaluated at the end of the year. This plan is similar to the plan in Moundsview. Ms. Schloer and Mr. Bernstein asked Council for their support. Written options for the Council to consider were given to the Council. This matter will be on the February 5, 1997 work session agenda. PAGE 1 COUNCIL WORK SESSION JANUARY 22, 1997 CLEARWATER CREEK CONVENIENCE CENTER, BRIAN WESSEL Ms. Joan Tschida, who owns properties on which AMOCO convenience centers are located, and Mr. Jim Cohen, developer of convenience centers, presented a proposal for a new convenience center to be located in the Clearwater Creek Business area west of I -35E and south of Main Street. Entrance to this facility would be off of 21st Avenue. Ms. Tschida said that her research determined that this area of Lino Lakes needs a family style restaurant similar to a Culver's restaurant. Her proposal would include the family style restaurant, a deli, a bakery, a car wash facility and a gas station. She also noted that Chief Pecchia had indicated a need for a Police Department substation is this area. She will build a completely contained space for this purpose. A portion of the convenience center would be two (2) stories tall. The second floor would contain her offices. This business would provide gas to car traffic from I -35E and would not include services for trucks. Staff noted the total investment for this project would be app00. After further discussion, staff was asked to provide rthe proposal including how much taxes the conveni This proposal will be presented to the PI back to the Council at another work session out this nerate for the City. and and will be brought RESOLUTION NO. 97 —15 , '` e 1 . VILLAGE" MASTER PLAN, BRIAN WESSEL Mr. Wessel expl Council approval and the Town Center Committee are requesting City aster plan for The Village. The need f• s e Department building which is included in the master plan was stressed. St. o • ted that a new Police Department building in The Village would serve as an . or for the rest of the development. The building would be designed to enhance the "community policing" philospohy of the department. The design of the Police Department building was further discussed with staff noting a list of Police Department needs would be prepared and given to the architect. The architect would design the building to accommodate those needs. Funding for this building must be addressed first. Staff explained that there are hundreds of items to be addressed after the concept plan has been adopted. The Council will be asked to approve all those items at various times. A resolution approving "The Village" master plan is on the January 27th Council agenda. PAGE 2 • • • COUNCIL WORK SESSION PARK GOALS, GEORGE LINDY JANUARY 22, 1997 The Park Board and staff have prepared a list of goals for 1997. The Council was given a copy of this list and another list outlining other issues to be addressed by the Park Board. Mr. Lindy explained that each year the Park Board meets with the City Council to discuss proposals for construction of new parks, upgrading park equipment and funding of those items. He also outlined the dollar balance in the Dedicated Park Fund and how these funds are used. Construction of trails has been the highest priority for use of this fund. Mr. Lindy also noted that this fund has been nearly depleted over the past several years due to the reduction in development. This matter was brought before the Council for discussion only at this time. The Park Board will be reviewing and refining this list at their next meeting in February. Mr. Asleson will bring this item before the Council at their February 10th Mr. Lindy explained that the Friends of the Parks Foundatio received somegrant dollars to be used for programs in th ddit some p g neighborhoods have conducted fund raisers to raise one •r equipment for their neighborhood parks. These neighborhoods d to help install the equipment. Mr. Lindy noted that the City had connection with an athletic com complex could be constru Department survey w park developmen Wessel explained decided w is no longe Village. hing grant to be used in does not own land on which the t be accepted. He also noted a recent Park ch d tli'= sidents want more trails and neighborhood ld support a referendum to finance these items. Mr. the Council wanted to wait for a referendum until it was The Village would include a recreation center. A recreation center illage concept. A referendum was never considered for The A proposal for a park referendum and the need to educate the residents about the referendum was further discussed. This discussion will be continued at another work session. TRAILS GRANT, MARTY ASLESON Mr. Asleson presented a map of trails in the City and noted areas that need connecting trails. He is in the process of applying for a grant to cover the costs of some of the connecting trails. The grant application requires the approval and involvement of this community. Funding for the grant looks very positive. • Mr. Asleson outlined the requirement for matching funding by the City. He also explained that if the City is awarded a grant, it will be used to partially fund construction PAGE 3 COUNCIL WORK SESSION JANUARY 22, 1997 of the trails that coincide with the construction of the Centennial Middle School. Matching funding should not be a concern in this area. Council thanked Mr. Asleson for his effort to secure a grant. CITIZENS ADVISORY COMMITTEE (CAG), J. P. HOUCHINS Mr. Houchins explained that the terms of five (5) committee members have expired and two (2) other members have decided to retire from the committee. He asked the Council to appoint seven (7) members to the committee. Mr. Houchins noted that for the past several months, the committee has been preparing a status report. The report will be given to Council when it is completed. The appointment of new members will be added to the January 27th UPDATE, ORGANIZED COLLECTION, JACKIE CO j Meetings have been held with Braun Intertec. A ss ary th hgs will be presented at the next Council work session. DISCUSSION OF SITE PLAN REVIE , IN ., DAVID AHRENS Nextel has applied for apermit tos on the City water towers. Buildings to house components of n d at the base of the tower. The Council discussed this matter at the irk ion and asked for further information. Staff has discusse tter F Nextell and they have decided to build the storage units in the -. of water tower. Staff noted re `•" est has been received to place antennas on the water tower under construction ` .t of1-35E. The storage buildings needed to support the antennas will be constructed in the base of the tower. City equipment will also be stored in this area. Council asked where antenna rental funds will be used. Staff suggested that a separate fund be established and the funds be designated. Council asked staff to prepare a list of equipment that is presently stored at the water tower west of1-35W. DISCUSSION OF OTTER LAKE SERVICE ROAD, STREET AND UTILITY IMPROVEMENTS, DAVID AHRENS Mr. Ahrens explained that he has prepared resolutions ordering this improvement and ordering preparation of plans and specifications for the construction of the new roadway. PAGE 4 • • • • COUNCIL WORK SESSION JANUARY 22, 1997 This project would relocate the current Otter Lake Road further to the east and eliminate all accesses off of Main Street between the freeway interchange and the new roadway. Anoka County is supportive of this plan and will provide funding for the project. Access driveways and the construction of a connecting road on the Schreier property are issues that must be resolved. In addition, the Park and Ride lot access or relocation must be addressed. Council and staff discussed possible development on the Schreier property and mitigation of wetlands. Staff noted that it is possible that all wetland mitigation can be contained within the "green area" in this development. Two (2) resolutions will be on the Council agenda Monday evening. Council will be given further updates regarding the concerns with the Schreier property. PRESENT STREET RECONSTRUCTION PLAN, DAVID AH All City streets were researched and a list of the streets need' prepared. Staff presented a plan for reconstruction of thes last work session. tion was cil at the Consultants and staff have met and discussescussion included condition of existing sanitary sewer, water . sto° wer concerns in the areas where • street reconstruction was most nee • d st rebuilding these utilities was not prepared. Staff and consultants ar � � • i at street reconstruction be completed in phases rather than jum • Council discusse �, ��� State Aid (MSA) fund and noted that the reconstruction of Ware Road wi by fund and some assessments. Council also discussed assessmenproperties and the need to bring developers into the loop by providing ` o tor streets. This matter 1 be discussed at a joint meeting between the City Council and the Charter Commission on February 11, 1997. APPOINTMENTS, MAYOR LANDERS Council was given a memorandum prepared by Mr. Tesch describing the appointments required for 1997. Mayor Landers noted that when appointments were considered last year, Council did not indicate which appointee should complete Mr. Mesich's unexplored term. After further discussion, it was decided to appoint two (2) persons to three (3) year terms and then when those terms end, make it clear that one of those terms will be for two (2) years only. PAGE 5 COUNCIL WORK SESSION JANUARY 22, 1997 The Economic Development Authority Advisory Board appointments were discussed. The two (2) members whose terms have expired are seeking reappointment. Both persons have been on the Board for less than one year. Staff suggested that it would be inappropriate to dismiss them now. Council directed Mr. Wessel to prepare a recommendation for term lengths for this Board and make a recommendation for the two (2) terms that have expired. Mr. Tesch noted that the North Central Suburban Cable Communications Commission is requesting the appointment of a Council member to the Commission. Mayor Landers suggested that Council appoint liaisons to all staff. Staff recommended that Council Member Bergeson continue as the liaison to the Economic Development Authority Advisory Board. Discussion regarding the method of selecting candidates for all C commissions followed. Council Member Bergeson suggeste written basic information about themselves. Mr. Tesch will prepare a draft recommendation. s o• f b'o • and committee members and bring it to the next work sessi CHARLES PROKOP, DEER P Mr. Prokop previously ap ��� they ' cil and asked the Council to consider providing his area of t �� r�� fre� ite Bear Press newspapers. He explained that since children in tt the White Bear area schools and residents shop in the White Bear area, ='deny<s more with White Bear rather than Lino Lakes. Mr. Prokop fel inc e Quad Press is delivered free to residents in Lino Lakes, the Council sh ee White Bear Press newspapers to his area. Council Me r Lyden explained that he had discussed this concern with Press Publications. He was told that they had looked at this issue and had made a business decision to continue the format now used for the distribution of the Quad Press. Also, they were not willing to make any changes in the distribution of the White Bear Press. This matter was discussed further. It was noted that if the Council provided free White Bear Press newspapers to Mr. Prokop's area instead of the Quad Press, this area would not be aware of the legal notices that are printed in the Quad Press. Staff added that the City already has an identity problem and dividing newspaper coverage would add to that problem. After further discussion it was determined to research the possibility of Mr. Prokop's area receiving both the Quad Press and the White Bear Press. Either Mr. Tesch or Mr. Schumacher will talk with Mr. Prokop about this matter. PAGE 6 • • • • • COUNCIL WORK SESSION JANUARY 22, 1997 REGULAR AGENDA Council reviewed the balance of items on the regular agenda. No further issues were noted. The meeting was adjourned at 8:25 P.M. These minutes were considered, corrected and approved at a r- tular meeting of the City Council on May 24, 1999. Marilyn . Anderson, Clerk -Treasurer PAGE 7