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HomeMy WebLinkAbout07/23/1997 Council Minutes• • COUNCIL WORK SESSION JULY 23, 1997 COUNCIL WORK SESSION MINUTES DATE July 23, 1997 TIME STARTED 5:00 p.m. TIME ENDED •8:17 p.m. MEMBERS PRESENT Council Members Bergeson, Lyden, Neal and Mayor Landers MEMBERS ABSENT Council Member Kuether Staff members present: City Administrator, Randy Schumacher; Assistant to the City Administrator, Dan Tesch; Community Development Director, Brian Wessel; Planning Coordinator, Mary Kay Wyland and Clerk -Treasurer Marilyn Anderson. HAY PROPOSAL, DAN TESCH Mr. Schumacher and Mr. Tesch will be meeting with a re on Friday to initiate a pay equity study. The purposaf th is in compliance with the Pay Equity legislatio comparable to other local governments of si thIay Group nsure that the City ity s" paying salaries ge of development. Council Member Lyden expressed coo because staff was concerned about the level of support the City would receiv Buri ` the process and after the process. In addition, PDI requires C ty a to dog ' ajor portion of the collection of data for the study. The HayGrp s t e_com complete studyandpresents a finished product. Council Y � P Member Lyden ex e that ` ""' was familiar with pay equity and there is an element of trust that nn Staff was as if the study by the Hay Group was designed for the public or private sector. Staff explained that it was designed for the public sector. Mr. Tesch will have further information for the City Council on this matter after his meeting with the Hay Group on Friday. DISCUSSION OF MIKE KENNY'S SPECIAL USE PERMIT, MARY KAY Mr. Kenny operates a lawn and garden service and his wife operates a floral service from their residence at 6451 Hodgson Road. The original Conditional Use Permit (CUP) was issued in 1980 for the floral service only. Mr. Kenny has intensified his use over the years but has not updated the CUP. • Mr. Mike Laubersheimer, 6445 Hodgson Road, Mr. Kenny's neighbor, was present to voice his concerns regarding Mr. Kenny's intensified use of his property. He noted that Page 1 COUNCIL WORK SESSION JULY 23,1997 Mr. Kenny paved his driveway and the area over his septic system. Now the septic is failing. Mr. Laubersheimer said he has had a five (5) year battle with Mr. Kenny about Mr. Kenny's activities and other abuses. Mr. Lauberscheimer asked the City Council to require that Mr. Kenny conform to the conditions set out in the CUP. Staff explained that they have had contact with Mr. Kenny and he has not acknowledged the warnings from Ms. Wyland or the Building Official. The only action that can be taken at this time is for the City Council to required that Mr. Kenny apply for an amended CUP or adhere to the original CUP. Council directed staff to write to Mr. Kenny one last time and provide a copy of the letter to the Council. This matter will be on the August 6, 1997 work session agenda. CONSIDER ELM STREET TRAIL, SUNRISE DRIVE TO SUNSETOAD, DAVE AHRENS Residents have expressed concern for children walking to the Centeanial �M` School in the area mentioned above. Location of a paved trail to conn twith t} e 11 near the school was discussed. Mr. Ahrens will prepare a de • for a tr im th area and explore sign options. Mr. Ahrens will also explore strip•g ails; z alk near the school. Staff noted that a trail has been establi senior cottages property. This trail, side of Elm Street across the e August of this year. LILAC STREET UTILI`TSI NS ASSESSMENTS, DAVE AHRENS Mr. Powell has e ore co ction costs for residents and businesses on Lilac Street who wish to conne - e uti sties. Molin Concrete is planning a substantial expansion and wishes conn ;9 utility services. Boe Ornamental has three (3) lots but will only connect on elot :s ttne. Three optionwere outlined. After discussion about each option, staff was directed to summarize each option and bring them to the Council for a decision. STORM DAMAGE POLICY (TREES), MARTY ASLESON Each Council Member was given a copy of the Storm Damage Tree Management Options booklet and a copy of the Planning and Mitigation Tips booklet for storm damaged trees. Staff explained that the City is now too large and it takes too much staff time to maintain a permanent tree disposal site. Council was for direction on handling trees damaged by storms. The Council discussed the following: - City employees would be responsible for trees on City owned property and boulevards Page 2 COUNCIL WORK SESSION JULY 23, 1997 • only. This includes damaged trees and trees blocking the sight -line on right-of-ways. • • - Establish a site where residents can bring only storm damaged trees for disposal. Mr. Asleson will prepare options for the Council to consider and keep the Council updated on this matter. RESHANAU LAKE TRAIL, COUNCIL MEMBER BERGESON Council Member Bergeson noted that a new subdivision has been constructed beside a trail that has existed on the north side of Reshanau Lake for years. There is documentation that Mr. Uhde, the developer, has said that this trail would never be cut- off. He asked staff to prepare a status report on the trail and a recommendation that would secure the location of this trail. Mr. Asleson explained that he had discussions with homeowners in t was close to an agreement on the trail. Mr. Asleson was directed to bring a s • ort to the next work session. CONSIDER LETTER OF SUPPORT FOR O OUNTY"HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT GRANT APPLICATION I u E A RENS Anoka County is applying for a gr, beginning in Coon Rapids and ,endi consensus of the Council n Street (CSAH 14) corridor -35W overpass in Lino Lakes. It was the ort this application. DISCUSS AUTO..0 1VTER READING OPTIONS, DAVE AHRENS Currently, automated accurate rea d each water meter in the City. Staff is proposing to switch to :`This proposal would reduce staff time and provide more Mr. Ahrens explained that Mr. Jim Norton, SEH has prepared an outline of three (3) automated systems. The Council was given a copy of Mr. Norton's presentation and reviewed the options. After further discussion, staff was directed to research the cost to convert to an automated system and determine the number of staff hours that would be saved. Council directed that at a minimum, new homes should be outfitted with the new system immediately upon approval of the system. Mr. Ahrens will bring additional information to the next work session. Page 3 COUNCIL WORK SESSION JULY 23, 1997 UPDATE MARVY STREET IMPROVEMENTS, DAVE AHRENS A petition against the proposed Marvy Street improvements had been received. This petition effectively prevents the Council from making the improvement and assessing the benefited property owners. The City Council must formally recognize the petition. If the Council feels that septic problems in this area warrant, an emergency improvement could be initiated. The costs would be funded by the Area and Unit Fund. This fund would be repaid as property owners petitioned to connect and were assessed. Ms. Diane Turner, Sunset Road told the Council of her need for sanitary sewer. Council discussed the matter further and asked that two (2) questions be researched: - If sanitary sewer was extended down Marvy Street to Sunset Road cdui owners connect? The area is not in the MUSA so property owners c they have an emergency. er property s they - How much City funds would be needed? This would have tit# osearc There was discussion about alternative septic s Council criteria regarding rebuilding septic August 6, 1997 work session. etermine Metropolitan this information to the The petition will be brought to meeting for Council action. SET DATE FOR DISCUSS) OFURA PROGRAMS, RANDY SCHUMACHER A special meeting with a Ho or gust 6, 1997 at 3:30 p.m. to discuss what is involved opment Authority (HRA). REGULAR CIL AGENDA ITEMS All items on this agenda were discussed. DISCUSS PUBLIC WORKS STORAGE BUILDING DESIGN, DAVE AHRENS The 1997 Budget contains $104,000 for the construction of another Public Works Department storage building. The consensus of the Council was that a proper building be constructed, not a pole barn. Council discussed financing the building. It was suggested that revenue from antenna leases be used for the construction. Mr. Ahrens was directed to prepare financial options for the building. Page 4 COUNCIL WORK SESSION JULY 23, 1997 • DISCUSSION OF QUAD PRESS CIRCULATION, RANDY SCHUMACHER • • Ms. Rosemary Storberg had come before the Council to comment about her attempts to get the Quad Press delivered to her home. Staff asked for direction in handling this matter. The Council will consider designating a contact person to deal with the Quad Press circulation questions and complaints at the July 28th Council meeting. OFFICE RENTAL SPACE, RANDY SCHUMACHER The lack of office space at city hall was outlined. Staff has found office space in the Acton Construction building on Phelps Road. This space can be leased on a month to month basis for $160 per month. It was the consensus of the Council to let staff lease office space No further action is needed on this matter. Phelps Ro RESCHEDULE AUGUST 4,1997 MEETING.W SCHUMACHERa. SVERDA, RANDY This meeting was rescheduled for ther A git 8, 1997 or August 11, 1997 at Mr. Salverda's option. CONSIDERATION OF =COUNCIL TRAINING, JOHN LANDERS Mayor Landers requestedthat I Council Members attend at least one training session each year. ° er disc on on the matter, it was decided to put this item on the next work session. OTHER C 0 CERNS Mayor Landers noted that the State Prison is installing new fencing in an area which is opposed by the nearby residents. The residents feel the new fence would allow prisoners access to the area immediately adjacent to their homes Mayor Landers suggested that the Notification Ordinance include a requirement that a list of all property owners receiving a notification be attached to the notification. Staff explained that Mr. Mike Norling who lives on Coyote Trail has installed a paved driveway that is more than 26 feet wide. This is in violation of the City Code. Mr. Norling wants to know the purpose of this restriction and may appear under Open Mike on Monday evening to ask this question. Page 5 COUNCIL WORK SESSION JULY 23, 1997 The meeting was adjourned at 8:17 p.m. These minutes were considered, corrected and approved at a regular Council meeting on May 10, 1999. GctSfiA4, Marilyn G. Anderson, Clerk -Treasurer Page 6