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HomeMy WebLinkAbout09/08/1999 Council Minutes• • CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION DATE TIME STARTED TIME ENDED MEMBERS PRESENT MEMBERS ABSENT SEPTEMBER 8,1999 CITY OF LINO LAKES MINUTES : September 8, 1999 . 5:35 p.m. . 9:45 p.m. : Council Members Bergeson, Dahl, Lyden Neal, and Mayor Sullivan : None 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); Public Services Director, Richard DeGardner; Chief of Police, Dave Pecchia; and City Clerk Ry -Chef DISCUSS CLEARWATER CREEK OPEN SPACE MAG. LAN — JEFF SMYSER Mr. Jeff Smyser explained the developer of Cle Development, has put together a new open sp management plan is more extensive an Council approve the new plan as a re Council. The City Council appro Approval of the m. ' . ge The developer is r was approved in Ju 3`'Addition, Gor-Em e t plan. Because the new is recommending that the City e one previously approved by pace management plan for the project on June 14. an s required as a condition of approval for the plat. t the new management plan replace the minimal plan that The new plan includes a map of specified area of the project. The text of the document list specific management activities and describes which activities are to occur in the mapped area. As the restoration work continues, the developer's consultant may prepare additional, more detailed work plans for some of the areas. The list of management activities will be conducted by the developer at the developer's expense. The costs are included in the financial guarantees as part of the development agreement, just as road and utility work is backed by financial guarantees. The developer's agreement will include the open space plan as an attachment. The Council requested Mr. Kjolhaug give a synopsis of the general approach and strategy that revolves around the prairie restoration and the new open space management plan. CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION SEPTEMBER 8,1999 Mr. Kjolhaug distributed a color -coded map of the open space preservation plan for Clearwater Creek 3rd Addition. The map depicts the revegitated area; greenway and park area; storm water detention pond area; preserved and enhanced area; and the mitigation area. The goal is to: reseed all areas disturbed by project grading with native prairie seed mixtures — wet or mesic, as appropriate; Kill existing weedy herbaceous plant communities and replace them with native prairie seed mixture — wet or mesic, as appropriate; Protect wooded areas and scattered significant trees. Remove invasive shrubs to allow for recovery of native herbaceous communities; protect quality wetlands with buffers and filter strips. Use signage to minimize dumping and mowing with in wetland and buffers. Restore/supplement wetland hydrology when possible by blocking ditches or outleting storm water ponds. Remove spoil piles when possible without damaging tress or existing natural plant communities and remove trash when encountered. Long-term management by city would include monitoring and enforcement. Mr. Kjolhaug explained the plan includes revegetate storm water p prairie seed mixture. Also, the existing wooded areas through subject to disturbances by livestock. As a result, invasives dominant component of the understudy, competing with and shading herbaceous ground cover. Managemen shrub removal and direct herbicide applicatio The wetland vegetation restoration cu monoculture, which as low aesthe • would include removal of the scraping, if appropriate, t with a suitable wet mea The Council inqui germinating in adja measures are taken t wet or mesic y have been me a e native species generally involves ed by a reed canary grass a . itat values. Proposed activities co unity by chemical treatment and s of soil. The area would then be reseeded possible challenge to paralyze the prairie grass from s yards. Mr. Kjolhaug reassured the Council that specific nsure no germination will take place on adjacent property. HIGHLAND MEADOWS EAST — JEFF SMYSER Mr. Smyser reported that Staff has been working with the Highland Meadows East developer on the grading plan and they hoped to have all run-off issues resolved prior to the Monday Council meeting. OASIS MARKET/AMOCO, 7509 LAKE DRIVE CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT — MARY KAY WYLAND Ms. Wyland gave an update on the Oasis Market/Amoco 7509 Lake Drive conditional use permit. Staff contacted the applicant, who agreed to continue the discussion to the 2 • • • CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION SEPTEMBER 8,1999 September 22, 1999 work session. Staff has discussed the matter with the City Attorney and explained the variance criteria must include: 1. Parking of tractor/trailer units on the site for extended periods of time. 2. Noise and diesel fumes form the parked units 3. Enforcement of any parking limitations 4. Possible revocation of the CUP for violations 5. Possibility of an ordinance that prohibits parking of certain types of vehicles Ms. Wyland reported Mr. Hawkins indicated that the City could impose parking restrictions as a condition of approval for this amended CUP and/or limit the number of spaces provided for said parking. He indicated enforcement would involve notification of any violation to the owner with a time period provided for correction, then notification from the City Attorney that violation must cease or a criminal citation would be issued with further court prosecution. The citation and prosecution would involve the holder of the CUP, not the individual truckers. The Council expressed concern about city wide parking restric uncil requested staff to explore and report on the City's obligatio o Oasis car wash and the possibilities of relocating the semi -trailer p PHEASANT HILLS PRESERVE — MARY Ms. Wyland commented that Pheasan removed from the agenda and reco PUBLIC HEARING 0 DRAINAGE EASE 0 Addition Final Plat will be em be continued until further notice. O. -99 VACATING ROADWAY AND M'S CENTURY FARMS 5TH ADDITION Ms. Wyland report u 'c hearing on the above-mentioned item was opened and continued from the , 1999 Council meeting to August 9, 1999. Staff asked the Council to again con ue the hearing to the September 27th meeting as the matter was tabled at the RCWD meeting, pending receipt of additional information for the developer. The City cannot vacate the easement without RCWD's approval. COMPREHENSIVE PLAN UPDATE - JEFF SMYSER Mr. Smyser reported on the Comprehensive Plan. The Council discussed the advantages and disadvantages of aggressive, moderate and conservative growth. The Council discussed how to approve the Comprehensive Plan and meet the expectations of all the citizens. The Council debated whether or not a representative (Council Member) from the positions of moderate and conservative growth should meet off site in an attempt to resolve the Comprehensive Plan approval dilemma. CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION SEPTEMBER 8,1999 TOWN CENTER MASTER PLANNING UPDATE — BRIAN WESSEL/MARY ALICE DIVINE Ms. Divine gave an update on the Civic Complex dedication ceremony and open house. The event is scheduled to take place on Saturday, September 18, 1999, from 11:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. The list of scheduled events include a dedication ceremony at 11:00 a.m., VFW honor guard, flag raising and National Anthem, Police Department Auction, drawings, information booths, free pizza, pop and cookies. CENTENNIAL FACILITY TASK FORCE MEETING UDATE AND RESPONSE — MARK LINDBLAD Mr. Lindblad addressed the Council and requested direction on two issues. First, in the hope to assess the Centennial District schools needs, the Centennial Facility Task Force (CFTF) toured several schools and identified the immediate and future needs of each facility. Mr. Lindblad polled the Council and questioned if their constituents conveyed any concerns regarding the schools. The Council discussed the po f bond referendums, capacity limitation and air quality. Finally, Mr. Lindblad explained that he would not be av requested a proxy. Mr. Lindblad noted that other Ci Council. However, he recommended one of t during his absence. The Council approved next meeting and entation from the akes citizens to step in d's recommendation. TREISE PROPERTY UTILIT HN POWELL Mr. Powell explained that utility service to his 32 - various telephone surrounding prope service the area wit ise ° 112 Stowe Avenue, Arden Hills) requested north of Main Street and east of Lake Drive. Due to owell intended to issue letters to Mr. Treise and the xplaining that no utility improvements are planned to next five years. ASSESSMENT PROCESS OVERVIEW — JOHN POWELL Mr. Powell gave a brief update on the assessment process and its certification. According to City Charter and State Statute 429, the City Council is required to adopt resolutions declaring the cost to be assessed for each project and to set a public hearing for each project. Following, notice is sent to the Quad Community Press. Effected property owners have 30 days to prepay the assessment without penalty. Anoka County requires that all assessments be certified by November 30, 1999 for payable 2000 taxes. During the Monday Council meeting twenty -two resolutions will be on the agenda for Council's consideration. Eleven resolutions are declaring the cost to be assessed for various projects and the remaining eleven resolutions are to set a public hearing for the same projects. 4 CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION SEPTEMBER 8,1999 • OAK BROOK PENINSULA EASEMENT VACATION UPDATE, JOHN POWELL PUBLIC HEARING, FIRST READING, Approve Ordinance No. 17 - 99, Easement Vacation, Oak Brook Peninsula - Staff recommended this item be continued until October 11, 1999. PARTICIPATION AND SUPPORT OF SAFE AND SOBER GRANT — BILL HAMMES Item 4A, Resolution No. 99 - 68, Condones Participation and Support of Safe and Sober Grant. Police Sargent Bill Hammes reported that several Anoka County law enforcement agencies including Anoka County Sheriff's Department, Circle Pines/Lexington Police Department, Spring Lake Park Police Department, St. Francis Police Department plan to participate in the grant. The stated resolution expresses consent to participate. DISCUSS PROPOSED 2000 OPERATING BUDGET — LIND E SMITH Ms. Linda Waite Smith reported the truth in taxation requir 't o Lakes to adopt a proposed 2000 -operating budget on or before Se each year. The 2000 budget is proposed with a 9.625 increase. The en gets within the proposed budget will be further reviewed by t _ • and staff between September 15th and November 19th, for chang . ed. Ms. Waite Smith recommended adopting the proposed udget. Ms. Waite Smith recommend - • •=,'n:�� a p oposed 1999 Tax Levy, collectable in 2000, as discussed durin • ud. - t meeting. Ms. Waite Smith . 'n ' governmental entities are required to hold Truth in Taxation hearings blic input on proposed levy and general operation budget. Cities may not hold - ti gs on the same dates as Counties and School Districts. Therefore, she reco ended establishing Monday, December 6th, 1999 at 6:00 p.m. be the first Truth and Taxation hearing date. A continuation hearing, if needed, can be scheduled for December 13th, 1999 at 6:00 p.m. with final adoption of the 2000 levy and general operating budget immediately after the continuation hearing. Ms. Waite Smith noted that the State of Minnesota has enacted Chapter 243, Laws of Minnesota 1999, Article 6, and Section 2 requiring the city council to: Hold a public hearing acknowledging that if the tax rate for year 2000 increase over the 1999 tax rate, then the higher rate will be authorized, and Following public input, if the council chooses to authorize an increase in the property tax rate, it should adopt a resolution approving the tax rate increase, and File a copy of the resolution with the Anoka County Auditor on or before October 20, 1999. CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION SEPTEMBER 8,1999 The resolution does not have to specify the amount of increase in the rate. It only has to affirm that the tax rate may increase. Furthermore, the numbers are not in from the County to determine whether or not there will be a tax rate increase, but staff would like to be proactive and satisfy the resolution requirements early. GAS FRANCHISE UPDATE — LINDA WAITE SMITH Ms. Waite Smith gave an update on the gas franchise. The discussion touched upon the advantages and disadvantages of meter fees. ADVANTAGES: • The industry deregulates, it will be harder to identify the supplier of gas. • Ownership of the gas meters remains constant • Meter fees are less dependent on consumption, which is dependent on weather • Meter fees charge is predictable for consumer, as well as stable ye. ound. • Meter fee revenue is more predictable for city than percentage o ny's gas sales • Easier to calculate meter fee revenue due than to haggle w' o _' . n `. out what the percentage fee is based upon. DISADVANTAGES: • Meter fees are regressive. They cons consumer with lower bills. percentage of the bill for • Meter fees are still indirect t resisted by consumers. (Hopefully, dedicating at least half of t "E ue road reconstruction will mitigate the resistance. Ms. Waite Smith a at the City of Blaine's meter fee is approximately $0.70 per meter per month fo al customers, which is about 1.36% of the average bill. Commercial custom fall into several classes. A fee approximately 1.36% of their average bills can ran:e from $5 per month to $200 per month. Ms. Waite Smith distributed an estimated impact of franchise fee on Minnegasco Customer in Lino Lakes; Minnesota estimated impact of franchise. Staff planned to discuss the franchise issue at another meeting. REGULAR AGENDA, SEPTEMBER 13, 1999 The Council briefly reviewed and discussed other regular agenda items. The meeting was adjourned at 9:45 p.m. These minutes were considered, corrected and approved at the regular Council meeting held on October 11, 1999. 6 • CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION nely RChel Gaustad, CMC City Clerk SEPTEMBER 8,1999 1 Sullivan, Mayor 45)