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HomeMy WebLinkAbout05/21/1997 Council Minutes• • COUNCIL WORK SESSION MAY 21,1997 CITY OF LINO LAKES MINUTES DATE May 21, 1997 TIME STARTED 5:30 p.m. TIME ENDED 8:00 p.m. MEMBERS PRESENT Council Members Bergeson, Kuether, Lyden and Neal, Mayor Landers MEMBERS ABSENT None Staff members present: City Administrator, Randy Schumacher; City Engineer, David Ahrens; Chief of Police, David Pecchia; Police Department Office Manager; Renee Kaulfuss; Finance Director, Mary Vaske; Solid Waste Coordinator, Jackie Constant; Community Development Director, Brian Wessel; Planning Coordinator, Mary Kay Wyland and Clerk -Treasurer Marilyn Anderson. Consent Agenda, 1E, Consideration of Extension of Residential License Period - Ms. Constant explained that the current solid waste 's will expire on June 30th. The Council has adopted a new solid waste _ i ; nse periods beginning on January 1, 1998. This agenda item wou -xt nt license period to December 31, 1997. Ms. Constant also note. e a `. a receiving a petition against the new ordinance. CONSIDERATION OF END__ �? °_ , '+ N FAMILY LIFE ASSURANCE COMPANY MARY VA Several employe Assurance Comp benefits during a disability benefits, ase `. disability policy from American Family Life paying the entire cost of this benefit. The policy provides disability period. Since the City does not provide long-term e employees have asked that they be able to pay the premium through payroll deductions. The City Council has not formally acted to approve the payment of the premiums through payroll deduction. Item 1C has been added to the regular agenda, endorsing American Family Life Assurance Company. Council directed Ms. Vaske and Mr. Tesch to make a list of employee benefits available to the employees and make a recommendation for employee benefits at a later Council work session. DRAFT 1998 BUDGET SCHEDULE, MARY VASKE Ms. Vaske gave the Council a copy of the draft 1998 Budget schedule and noted that the Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) will be updated at the same time. She asked the Council to give staff their budget requests so that they can be incorporated into the draft 1998 Budget. PAGE 1 COUNCIL WORK SESSION MAY 21,1997 PUBLIC FACILITIES RECOMMENDATION, RANDY SCHUMACHER Mr. Schumacher explained staff solicited proposals for an architect for the Police Department building and the Early Childhood building. Staff has received 13 proposals and four (4) firms were interviewed. Staff is recommending Leonard, Parker and Associates be hired. This company has been in business for 40 years. They have a solid record and have also received many prestigious awards. Council Member Kuether asked if this firm would help with the YMCA design. Staff said yes. This matter is on the May 27th Council agenda. Mr. Schumacher explained that he has met with the Centennial School District to get specific details of their needs. The proposal is for a 12,000 square foot building to be constructed by the City and leased to the School District for 10 years. The most important benefit to this plan is that the City will put a total package together for the civic complex in the Village. The School District needs this building by the fall of 1998 The City Council asked several questions: Why is the School i to be located in the Village? Mr. Schumacher explained that c es<� S _ ��' � istrict is leasing space in Circle Pines but is looking at buying es with an old building on it. The old building would be reno g ated in the civic center on land that is already tax exempt would ep >ds i ino Lakes on the tax rolls. What makes the School Distr of 10 years? The School 1' that space will be avai What is the cost $1,000,000 depen ill not need the building at the end declining student population. This means r more of the current buildings. y Childhood building? Staff explained approximately the needs of the School District. An amended concept plan for the Village was displayed. The Town Center Committee has amended the concept to include all three (3) of the civic buildings. Staff noted that the buildings could be connected either above or below ground. Council expressed concern that the civic complex be a special place. Staff explained that the architecture will make it special. The need to be functional and within budget was emphasized. Staff explained that no decisions have been made regarding financing of the civic complex. Council asked for a complete financing package so that when a particular building is proposed, it will not be a surprise to the Council. Chief Pecchia told Council that the location of the Police Department building is very important because of the need for quick response to all police calls. PAGE 2 • • COUNCIL WORK SESSION MAY 21,1997 Mr. Wessel noted that in the future when the on/off ramps are constructed at I-35W/Main Street, the land under the current city hall may become valuable commercial land. Staff was directed to prepare a financing plan for the civic buildings. POLICE DEPARTMENT ANNUAL REPORT, CHIEF PECCHIA Chief Pecchia outline the 1996 Police Department report. Council asked Chief Pecchia to include in his report the impact of the rate of growth in the City. This item is on the Council agenda for May 27th. Chief Pecchia was asked if he will include a helicopter pad on or near the new Police Department building. Chief Pecchia explained that the Police Department would use the Lino Air Park runway if a helicopter was needed. CONSIDER HIRING THREE (3) POLICE OFFICERS, CHIE �, A Chief Pecchia outlined a proposal to hire three (3) police compiled when the last police officer was hired. Thr list were contacted and interviewed. Chief Pec police officers in June and then hire a gr er didates was dates from that de ouncil hire two (2) e fall. Chief Pecchia explained that th system for new police offi s. list of available tested ut together a County wide testing within Anoka County could hire from the Chief Pecchia no t +f June 1st, smoking in squad cars will not be allowed. CONSIDER 0 ' t NANCE NO. 09 - 97, ZONING ORDINANCE REVISION, MARY KAY WYLAND Ms. Wyland noted that the draft Zoning Ordinance is in the process of being updated to reflect Council comments. This item will be on the June 9th Council agenda. CONSIDERATION OF ORDINANCE NO. 12 - 97, SIGN ORDINANCE REVISION, MARY KAY WYLAND Ms. Wyland noted that this ordinance is currently being typed. The Council will receive a draft copy on May 30th and the first reading will be on the June 9th Council agenda. All changes to this ordinance will he highlighted. Ms. Wyland noted that the Planning and Zoning Board is currently working on a recreational vehicle ordinance and an antenna ordinance. PAGE 3 COUNCIL WORK SESSION MAY 21, 1997 Council Member Lyden asked that five (5) feet be added to the lot widths in the R-1 and R -1X zones to allow the parking of recreational vehicles in back yards. Ms. Wyland explained that the Planning and Zoning Board did not pursue this issue. Staff suggested that the draft Zoning Ordinance be adopted as presented and then pursue this change along with other changes the staff may have at the time the Comprehensive Plan is approved. Staff noted that many of the amendments to the Zoning Ordinance refer to the format only. CONSIDER ORDINANCE NO. 13 - 97, AMENDING THE LINO LAKES CITY CODE BY AMENDMENT TO SECTION 401.01, CONNECTION TO MUNICIPAL WATER AND CONSIDER ORDINANCE NO. 14 - 97, AMENDMENT TO SECTION 402.02, CONNECTION TO SANITARY SEWER, DAVE AHRENS This matter was discussed with Council last fall. The result is two (, _` • • d ordinances to amend the current ordinances that require when e cot ' cted to sanitary sewer, it also must connect to municipal water if i able and if the home is connected to municipal water, the home t o to sanitary sewer if that service is available. The two (2) proposed ordinances eli ent to connect to both services if they are available. Council discussed the both services in end of seven (7) required for this gger tl'iat would require a home to be connected to sug tion to require connection to the second service at the oposed. Staff noted there would be extra bookkeeping Council directed staff to determine what the financial impact of the two (2) new ordinances would be and bring this information back to the Council at the next work session. Miller's South Glen - Staff was asked if the approval of the preliminary plat for this subdivision included language regarding upgrading Ware Road. Staff explained that the Council motion for approval was not the same as the motion by the Planning and Zoning Board. The Council motion did not include the Ware Road upgrade language however, Council previously committed to the upgrade of Ware Road even if the benefiting homeowners petition against the assessment. Council Member Kuether said that she was uncomfortable with using all of the MSA funds for Ware Road. PAGE 4 • • • • • • COUNCIL WORK SESSION MAY 21, 1997 Council Member Lyden's Response to Reprimand - Council Member Lyden has prepared a written response to the Council reprimand. He explained that he was going to read the response at the May 27th meeting but decided to read it at this time. Council Member Lyden read his response and offered the Council an opportunity to apologize. Mayor Landers said that he would not apologize. Council Member Lyden requested a closed door meeting to talk about legitimate letters of reprimand. Mayor Landers said that he did not know of any law that would allow the Council to meet in closed session for this reason. No action was taken on this matter. REGULAR AGENDA Agenda Item No. 3 - PUBLIC HEARING, Vacation of Jon Avenue from Lilac Street north to Thomas Street, Thomas Street from Jon Avenue westerly to aurie Avenue, Industrial Boulevard from Lilac Street south, Apollo B ark, Mary Kay Wyland Ms. Wyland explained these streets have never been s to those areas do not include their construction. T owner. Council Member Kuether aske of -way. Staff explained th h easement. Agenda Item N Preserve, 8th Ad from the 1996 all rrent plans for re to the original fee iregarding selling vacated street right- wn the land, only the right-of-way ideration of Interim MUSA Reserve, Pheasant Hills Staff explained that there are 41 acres of interim MUSA left tion. If Council approves both the Pheasant Hills Preserve, 8th Addition and the Miller's South Glen subdivision, there will still be a balance left in the 1996 allotment. Council Member Lyden expressed concern about this item. Consideration of Rezone and Minor Subdivision, Gethsemane United Methodist Church, Al Brixius and Mary Kay Wyland Council Member Kuether expressed concern about this item because Mr. Hanson, owner of the Sea Plane Base was told that the Council would not consider his subdivision proposal until the Comprehensive Plan was completed. Staff explained that the Comprehensive Plan for his district is now complete and Mr. Hanson's request will before Council in June. Staff noted that the Comprehensive Plan Task Force will hold their two (2) final meetings on July 17th and July 24th. After these two (2) meetings, staff will assemble all citizen input and bring the matter back to the Council. If the Council does not approve these changes, staff will hold additional neighborhood meetings. PAGE 5 COUNCIL WORK SESSION MAY 21,1997 Council Member Lyden asked if discipline should be dealt with at a regular Council meeting or a Council work session. Mayor Landers said at a work session. The meeting was adjourned at 8:00 p.m. These minutes were considered, corrected and on June 14, 1999. �0�1 cX14AJ MG. Anderson, Clerk -Treasurer yn approved at a r= : lar Council meeting held A A 'ANL. • l Ivan, Mayor PAGE 6