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HomeMy WebLinkAbout01/25/1999 Council Minutes• COUNCIL MINUTES DATE TIMEc TIME ME1' MEI. CITY OF LINO LAKES MINUTES January 25, 999 6:30 P.M. 5 P.M. geson, Dahl, al January 25, 1999 Staff members present: City Administrator, Linda Waite Smith; Administration Director, Dan Tesch; City Attorney, Bill Hawkins; Engineer, John Powell; Community Development Director, Brian Wessel; Planning Coordinator, Mary Kay Wyland; Public Services Director, Rick DeGardner; Community Development Coordinator, Mary Alice Divine; and City Clerk/Treasurer, Marilyn Anderson SETTING THE AGENDA Mayor Sullivan removed Items 4A and 4D. The amended agenda was approved as presented. CONSENT AGENDA Council Member Bergeson moved Member Dahl seconded the moth onsent Agenda as presented. Council ,carried unanimously. ITEM " ACTION MINUTES: January 6, 1 Approved January 11, 1999 Approved DISBURSEMENTS: January 25, 1999 (Check No. 55134 - 55225, $2,565,569.90) Centennial Fire District Approved Approved Mayor Sullivan reminded those present of the guidelines for audience participation in City • Council meetings, emphasizing the need for respectful dialog. 1 COUNCIL MINUTES January 25, 1999 OPEN MIKE No one appeared under open mike. Mayor Sullivan stated citizens need to be careful about parking cars on the street due to plowing. The snow plows go out after two (2) inches of snow have accumulated. Children playing in the snow banks along the streets need to be careful of the snow plows. Mayor Sullivan announced there will be a Town Center Committee meeting on Tuesday, February 2, 1999. The meeting will include a presentation of the Environmental Overlay for the Town Center. Mayor Sullivan stated that Senator Jane Krenz was in the City last week, ' nator. Krenz indicated she would like City staff to meet with her at the Capitol to discuss TIF issues. Another issue discussed was Equity Based Funding and what she can do help :Senator Kre.nz also spoke about a bill she is working on to move the authority relating to speed units within school zones to the local authority instead of the County. Council Member Dahl moved to close open mike at 6:35=p.. Council Member Lyden seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. ADMINISTRATION DEPARTMENT REPORT, DAN TESCH Consideration of Depository, Lakeland National Bank - Mr. Tesch stated the addition of the Lakeland National Bank to the Ci % li t til depositories simply means that should the City decide to enter into financial tr tins nth this bank, the City will be able to do so. Staff recommended Lakeland National $ 'be added to the City's list of official depositories. Council Member Berges, of official City depositories unanimously. moved to approve the addition of Lakeland National Bank to the list ouncil Member Lyden seconded the motion. Motion carried Consideration of Lead of Absence for General Maintenance Employee - Mr. Tesch stated that a long-time employee of the City has requested a one year leave of absence. Based on anticipated work load requirements, reason for the leave and staffing considerations, the City Administrator and Public Services Director are recommending a six (6) month leave of absence for this employee. Council Member Lyden moved to approve the six (6) month leave of absence. Council Member Dahl seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. Consideration of Additional Annual Appointments - Mr. Tesch referred to a memo which outlines additional annual appointments. This will complete the Council's annual appointments with the exception of advisory boards position which will take place at the February 22, 1999 council meeting. 2 COUNCIL MINUTES January 25, 1999 Mayor Sullivan reviewed the list of additional appointments. Changes made included Mayor Sullivan and Council Member Dahl as appointed liaisons to the Planning and Zoning Board. It was determined that a liaison for the Charter Commission would not be named until further discussion is held. Staff recommended the Solid Waste Commission be deleted from the list. Council Member Bergeson moved to approve the amended additional annual appointments. Council Member Lyden seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. Council Member Bergeson moved to eliminate the Solid Waste Committee based on staff recommendation. The Environmental Board will be covering any solid waste issues. Council Member Dahl seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. Consideration of Telecommuting Contract, City Clerk -Treasurer Ms Waite Smith stated the primary focus of this arrangement will be the preparation of past meeting minutes. In addition, there will be a recommendation on code ;record transfer to the new City Hall, and preparation of a procedures manual and elections. `I'he City Clerk will remain a City employee with full salary and benefits. Mr. Hawkins noted that stating the City Clerk's retireme not a legal issue. Council Member Bergeson moved to approve t a condition of the agreement is greement for the City Clerk to telecommute, as presented. Council Member Lyden seconde the motion. Motion carried unanimously. Consideration of Renewal of Ga linense, Centennial Youth Hockey - Mr. Tesch stated the Centennial Youth How sociation has been conducting pull tab gambling at Shirley Kaye's since July are asking that their license be renewed as of April 1, 1999. Licenses are now uedor a two (2) year period. Council Member Lyden novedto approve the application for renewal of the gambling license, as presented. Council ernrDahl seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT REPORT, BRIAN WESSEL West Shadow Ponds, R. Carlson, Rezone, Preliminary Plat and Comprehensive Plan Amendment, Al Brixius - Upon adoption of the agenda, this item was removed. Site Plan Review, Donald Cisewski, 60 Marvy Street, Mary Kay Wyland - Ms. Wyland stated that Mr. Cisewski is requesting a site plan review to allow a 28 x 40 (1,120 square foot) garage to be moved onto his property at 60 Marvy Street. • Ms. Wyland noted the Planning and Zoning Board recommended approval on a 5-0 vote (two (2) • members were absent) with conditions. COUNCIL MINUTES January 25, 1999 Council Member Lyden moved to approve the site plan review based on the following conditions: 1. Proper building permits are obtained prior to relocation and concrete slab details are provided. 2. The structure is brought into compliance with the State UBC including the following improvements: a. the structure is located on a concrete slab b. all wiring is removed or brought up to State Code c. center beam is upgraded or support posts added d. a treated bottom plate is installed e. rotted studs are replaced f. attic access is enlarged to meet code g. other items as determined by the building i 3. The building is located within the setback r irerents of the Zoning Ordinance (proposed located is 20' from side pro • e, a minimum of 5' is required). 4. The exterior of the building is pate" • ashed to match the existing dwelling. 5. The above improvements are to. ted by July 15, 1999. 6. The temporary buildings are fenced as soon as practical or no later than July 15, 1999. Council Member Dahl seconded th 9 ®® otion. Motion carried unanimously. Site Plan Review, Anoka ' onty Corrections, 4th Avenue and Lilac Street, Mary Kay Wyland - Ms. Wyltdtate s he Anoka County Corrections Department is requesting approval to allow the construction f i addition to the existing 60 bed adult detention facility at 7555 4th Avenue. The new adnion will add 17,000 square feet to the existing 23,000 square foot facility. Ms. Wyland noted the Planning and Zoning Board recommended approval on a 5-0 vote (two (2) members were absent) with conditions. Council Member Lyden moved to approve the site plan review based on the following conditions: 1. Proper building permits are obtained prior to construction. 2. Grading and drainage plans are approved by the City Engineer. 3. Building exterior blends with the existing structure. 4 • • • COUNCIL MINUTES January 25, 1999 4. Parking facilities are shared with the correction facility to the south as indicated by the applicant. 5. The expanded parking area is provided with bituminous surfacing and concrete curb and gutter as approved by the City Engineer. Council Member Bergeson seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. A representative from the facility came forward and indicated he is available to the Police Chief for discussions regarding a holding cell. Conditional Use Permit/Planned Development Overlay, Prelimina Play JADT/McDonalds, Lake Drive at Apollo Drive (Extended), Al rims the agenda, this item was removed. on adoption of Consideration of Joint Powers Agreement with the Waool^District for Trooper Chairs, Mary Alice Divine - Ms. Divine stated the agreement alit s le City access to the Wayzata School District contract so the City can pur«; ase Alisteel �rooper chairs at a very good price. It does not obligate the City to purchase th chairs. b oes guarantee that the City can purchase the chairs at the guaranteed discount f r the life of the contract. Council Member Bergeson moved to approve the Joint Powers Agreement with the Wayzata School District, as presented. Council Iti ember Lyden seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. Consideration of Amendmen ' e Livable Communities Demonstration Account Contract, Mary Alice Di r Divine stated the Metropolitan Council has agreed to amend the Lino Lakes contract . .vel expenses since the purpose of the funding is to use a California based Tradition. ighborhood Development planner, Calthorpe Associates, to complete the desi �` T '� Center. It was determined thi m would be tabled due to the 3/5 vote requirement. Council Member Bergeson moved to table the Amendment to the Livable Communities Demonstration Account Contract. Council Member Lyden seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. PUBLIC SAFETY REPORT, DAN TESCH Consideration of Resignation of Police Officer - Mr. Tesch stated that Officer Willie Koch has submitted a letter of resignation from the Lino Lakes Police Department citing his pursuit of other employment. COUNCIL MINUTES January 25, 1999 Council Member Bergeson moved to accept a letter of resignation from Officer Willie Koch, as presented. Council Member Dahl seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. OLD BUSINESS - None NEW BUSINESS Mr. DeGardner stated 1.6 million dollars has been granted to Anoka County for the Rice Creek Chain of Lakes Regional Park. A concept plan is being developed and will be ready for review by late March. Completion of Phase One of the park is planned for the summer or fall of 2000. Mr. DeGardner stated that this is a passive park, which means only 20% will be developed for recreation. The natural resources in the park reserve will not be disturbed. COMMUNITY CALENDAR JANUARY 26, 1999 THROUGH FEBRUARY 8,1999 Environmental Board, Wednesday, January 27, 1999, 6:3 Park Board, Monday, February 1, 1999, 6:30 p.m. Mayor's Round Table, Monday, February 1, 19 Town Center Committee Meeting, Tuesday, February 2,1999, 6:00 p.m. Interview Board Candidates for Boards and Groups, Wednesday, February 3, 1999, 4:30 p.m. Council Work Session, Wedn ` ebruary 3, 1999, 5:30 p.m. Economic Development Adv `ry Committee, Thursday, February 4, 1999, 7:00 a.m. City Council Goal ting, S urday, February 6, 1999, 9:00 a.m., Wargo Nature Center Interview Candidat or Boards and Groups, Monday, February 8, 1999, 5:30 p.m. Council Meeting, Monday, February 8, 1999, 6:30 p.m. Annual Board of Review, Monday, April 19, 1999, 6:30 p.m. ADJOURN There being no further business, Council Member Dahl moved to adjourn at 7:15 p.m. Council Member Lyden seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. These minutes were considered and approved at the regular Council Meeting, February 8, 1999. 6 • COUNCIL MINUTES ao„r .N‘•_ January 25, 1999 _ . Kimberly Transcribed by: Kim Points TimeSaver Off Site Secretarial, Inc. 7