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Home My WebLink About08/18/1999 Council Minutes• CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION AUGUST 18, 1999 CITY OF LINO LAKES MINUTES DATE : August 18, 1999 TIME STARTED : 5:35 p.m. TIME ENDED : 7:45 p.m. MEMBERS PRESENT : Council Members Bergeson, Dahl, Neal, and Mayor Sullivan : Lyden MEMBERS ABSENT Staff members present: City Administrator, Linda Waite Smith; City Engineer, John Powell; Community Development Director, Brian Wessel; Planning Coordinator, Mary Kay Wyland (part); City Planner, Jeff Smyser (part); Chief of Police, Dave Pecchia (part); and City Clerk Ry-Chel Gaustad DISCUSS FUTURE DIRECTION OF CAG, JEFF RE Mr. Jeff Reinert, Chair of the Citizens Advisory e e group has had two (2) meetings in the past year with no dire « = +n o : , o ursue. The group is down to four (4) members. The Council ref <= tter ; • m CAG regarding accomplishments, goals, and con - + v. Chair recognized a need for the group to identify with the citi < • h: ity. r. Reinert requested direction from the the possibility of conducting a citizen survey. Council regarding the Council reiterate and is to provide in 1995. In the p this oversight was accomplished through annual reports of progress and identification of action items contained within the report that had not been addressed for the past 3 years. The reports have indicated that the City is on track with implementation of the Vision. Last year's report also supported the Comprehensive Plan as being in line with the Vision. ssion of the Citizens Advisory Group was set by resolution t o the implementation of the 20/20 Vision that was developed There was some discussion about whether CAG has fulfilled its mission and could be disbanded. Mr. Reinert's opinion was that there is still a valid role for CAG and that role is to stay in touch with citizens. A survey would be a way to do that. Council Members agreed that a survey related to implementation of the 20/20 vision might be helpful. Noting that CAG currently has no budget, the Council suggested that money be allocated in the budget for CAG's use in surveying and other activities. • The City Administrator suggested that she meet with Mr. Reinert to discuss the focus of the survey and the availability of staff assistance in designing the survey. Mr. Reinert CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION AUGUST 18, 1999 indicated that discussion of the survey would be on the next CAG meeting agenda and the goal is to include a survey in the next issue of the city's quarterly newsletter. OASIS MARKET/AMOCO-CUP, MARY KAY WYLAND Staff requested this item be continued to the September 8, 1999, Council work session because this evening the applicant had a schedule conflict. Staff acknowledges that overnight parking of trucks on private property and the need to minimize the effect of that on the adjoining property owners has been a concern. Furthermore, an overhead lighting plan will be submitted and additional information on the pond should arrive next week. Council directed staff to research the current noise ordinance as it pertains to noise after 10:00 p.m. This item will be discussed at the September 8, 1999, Council work JAMES LAMBRECHT-VARIANCE, MARY KAY W Mayor Sullivan advised she has discussed this advised to attend this evening's meeting if reevaluation of his request. Mr. L staff. L. Brecht. He was nds for a Council sent and he has not contacted The Council indicated e uld not be revisited, since the applicant was not present. OAK BROOK POWELL LA EASEMENT VACATION UPDATE, JOHN Staff advised the easement and hockey rink were discussed in some detail at the August 4, 1999, Council work session. During that discussion, the concept of the City taking over ownership and operation of the rink was offered. This concept was presented to the Director of Public Services on August 9, 1999, for consideration. It was determined that it is not feasible and/or advisable for the City to own and operate this rink. The developer of Oak Brook Peninsula recently contacted the City regarding their Letter of Credit as requested in the Development Contract for improvements. In a recent meeting with City staff, the developer's engineer indicated that during construction Rice Creek Watershed District approved the change in compensatory storage. Although the City has no documentation showing an alteration of the grading plan was approved, the developer's engineer indicated he would find and submit this information to the City at his earliest convenience. Upon receiving this information, the City will submit it to the 2 • • • CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION AUGUST 18, 1999 RCWD and MnDNR for their review. The recent letters from these agencies are the basis for staff's current recommendation regarding the easement vacation. Staff requested an opportunity to review the new information prior to the City making a decision on this matter. Staff recommended this item be continued until the September 13, 1999, City Council meeting. Ms. Elizabeth Melton, 2150 Otter Lake Drive, came forward and distributed a letter that outlined her request of the easement vacation and the reasons why the vacation should be granted. She stated the hockey rink does not interfere with the City's drainage easement. The existing pond allows for adequate water storage, as required in the developer's agreement. Ms. Melton distributed pictures of the pond to Council Members. Staff noted that an easement is needed for water storage based on the approved grading plan. Ms. Julie Schwartz, 2140 Otter Lake Drive, came forward and state easement is for excess water storage. Additional storage is nye requirements and the potential of high water levels. She for additional water storage in the future as more dev ose of the od plain be a need This item will be discussed at the Septem r : 99' ou work session. It will appear on the agenda at the regular C onday, September 13, 1999, 6:30 p.m. CSAH 14 ACCESS NT STUDY, JOHN POWELL Staff reviewed th Report in detail. alternate connecti SAH 14 Access Management Study Executive Summary ted that the City should investigate the possibility of an from Main Street to I -35W. Staff advised a recommendation regarding the initiation of an additional study will be made at the next Council work session. Staff will also request Council implement the guidelines of the report and incorporate the study into future developments. Council suggested staff hold an information meeting for citizens regarding this report and continue holding meetings at the study proceeds. The Council also suggested a fact sheet regarding this project be developed to send out to residents, as needed and to have available at City Hall. CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION AUGUST 18, 1999 35W/LAKE DRIVE INTERCHANGE FUNDING REQUEST, JOHN POWELL Staff distributed a letter from the County regarding Regional Funding Solicitation CSAH 23 Lake Drive/I-35W Interchange. The County is asking the City for support to solicit federal funds for this project. The Council advised they are in support of the solicitation of funds by the County for this project. This item will appear on the agenda at the regular Council meeting Monday, August 23, 1999, 6:30 p.m. MARILYN DRIVE UTILITY PETITION, JOHN POWELL Staff distributed a letter signed by many residents in the Marilyn Drive area who are interested in receiving information about City sewer and water. The Council directed staff to hold a neighborhood meeting regardin water in the Marilyn Drive area, for informational purposes. BUDGET MEETING AND SPECIAL COUNCI The Council requested the City Administr•tor 10:00 a.m. to 4: 00 p.m. on Tuesday, should be changed to 4:05 p.m • er and ST 24, 1999 e t of the budget meeting to The Special Council meeting 1999, at Fire Station II. Council directed staff ange in meeting times. CIVIC CENTE a ► I TION CEREMONY The Council sugg: ed the City begin advertising the date of the open house and dedication ceremony. Staff advised the committee is working on a flyer and the paper has been informed about the September 18, civic center dedication ceremony. SPECIAL CITY MEETING WITH CALTHORPE Staff advised Calthorpe will be present on Monday, August 30, 1999, 7:00 p.m., for a special meeting to include all City Boards, Committees, and citizens. REGULAR AGENDA, AUGUST 23,1999 Item 4A, Resolution No. 99 - 58, Participation and Support of Safe and Sober Grant - This item was removed from the agenda. 4 • • • CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION AUGUST 18, 1999 Item 5A, Consideration of Amended Conditional Use Permit Request, Oasis Market/Amoco, 7509 Lake Drive - Staff recommended this item be continued until September 13, 1999. Item 5C, PUBLIC HEARING, FIRST READING, Approve Ordinance No. 17 - 99, Easement Vacation, Oak Brook Peninsula - Staff recommended this item be continued until September 13, 1999. The meeting was adjourned at 7:45 p.m. These minutes were considered, corrected and approved at the regular Council meeting held on September 13, 1999. ,Q CSO Gaustad CMC CityClerk Y � Transcribed by: Kim Points TimeSaver Off Site Secretarial, Inc. 5