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HomeMy WebLinkAbout01/19/2000 Council Minutes• • • CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION JANUARY 19, 2000 DATE TIME STARTED TIME ENDED MEMBERS PRESENT MEMBERS ABSENT CITY OF LINO LAKES MINUTES : January 19, 2000 . 5:30 p.m. . 8:41 p.m. : Council Members Carlson, Dahl, O'Donnell, and Mayor Bergeson : None Staff members present: City Administrator, Linda Waite Smith; Administrative Director, Dan Tesch (part); Community Development Director, Brian Wessel; City Engineer, John Powell; City Planner, Jeff Smyser; Economic Devel•�� Assistant, Mary Alice Divine (part); Public Services Director, Rick DeGar ecchia (part) and City Clerk Ry-Chel Gaustad COUNCIL APPOINTMENTS, DAN TESCH Staff distributed a list of Council appointmen appointments were assigned: Acting Mayor North Metro Teleco: Commission Centennial n on g Co 'ttee County Co='rogram Joint Law E `; rcement Committee d t e made. The following Council Member Dahl Council Member Dahl Council Member Carlson Mayor Bergeson New Council Member Council Member O'Donnell This item will appear on the regular Council agenda Monday, January 24, 2000, 6:30 p.m. STADIUM UPDATE, BRIAN WESSEL Staff advised Mr. Babacus have a purchase agreement with Mr. Rehbein to purchase land to build a sports stadium. The City has nothing to respond to because a formal proposal has not yet been made. Mr. Roger Jensen, representative from Anoka County, stated he has met with several different people in the community regarding the proposal. Mr. Babacus invited him to the Chamber Office to discuss different locations within Anoka County. The property that is owned by Mr. McCombs was not an option. Mr. Babacus prefers the property owned by Mr. Rehbein. 1 CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION JANUARY 19, 2000 Mr. Jensen added it is a City decision whether or not the project should move forward. Mr. Michael Vincent, Real Estate Developer, came forward and distributed information about the facility. He referred to an aerial view of the proposed stadium. He advised Mr. Babacus is putting together an application to begin the process. Mr. Vincent continued stating the facility will be built in Lino Lakes or in three (3) other possible communities. An option was picked up in another City to purchase property. He stated the Lino Lakes location is a good natural site for the project. He added Mr. Babacus wants the project to be positive for all those involved. Mr. Vincent stated he would continue to provide information to the City. He referred to the map of the site and noted they want the facility as close to 35E as possible. Staff advised they will continue to work with Mr. Babacus and an update will be given at every Council work session. Council requested staff to prepare an outline of all the ste go through for the project to move forward. The list will be available at a ncil work session. COMPREHENSIVE PLAN, BRIAN WESS YSER Mayor Bergeson advised it was dete The City Attorney has advised the with a short Council. ould be discussed this evening. ote requirement needed to pass the Plan Mayor Bergeson contraCouncil has a legal obligation to pass a Plan. The new Council shou nti 3 t��ato work on the Plan. Mayor Bergeson di douncil Members to request from staff any additional information needed discuss this issue. Council Member Carlson referred to page 23 of the Plan. She noted she has a section that the Planning and Zoning Board members do not have. She advised she would be asking staff for more information. She added she believes the numbers in the plan will be easier to determine that the mechanism needed to reach those numbers. Council directed the City Administrator to poll Council Members for available dates to schedule a special work session to address the Plan. Appropriate staff and the Chair of the Task Force should also be included. Council Member Carlson stated taxes are an issue also. She requested Mr. Shannon review that issue. 2 • • • CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION JANUARY 19, 2000 This item will be on the February 9, 2000, Council work session. TOWN CENTER DEVELOPMENT UPDATE, BRIAN WESSEL Staff distributed a schedule of Planning and Zoning Board special meetings to address the rezoning of the Town Center. Development Guidelines are being put together and the access issue is being worked on with a representative of Mr. and Mrs. Tagg. Mr. and Mrs. Tagg are also working on a commercial development plan for their property. Staff continued advising that Mr. Baylor must revise his preliminary plat showing the new road alignment. That effort will expedite his effort for final plat approval. This issue will be discussed at the February 9, 2000, Council work session. Council action will be requested on February 14, 2000. The City Attorney has advised a developer's agreement will not be necessary if there is concurrence on the road. Staff noted development standards for the Town Center are a Planning and Zoning issue. A plan will be presented to the Tagg's � m ' ehbein group Friday, January 21, 2000. Staff reviewed the schedule of meetings to be held by th is anticipated that a public hearing will be held in M scheduled for March 27, 2000. ning Board. It reading by Council is Staff advised that the plan for the Tow eptually the same if the stadium is built. Staff will review this issue. REZONE PROPERTY ! ,,; BLIN), COUNCIL MEMBER CARLSON Council Member ised it was suggested at the EDAC meeting that Mr. Rehbein's shoppin uld be developed on the south industrial area of the site. Staff advised Mr. Re ein has hired RSP to look at a master plan for the area. The group has looked at different possibilities for general discussion items. No serious proposals have been made. Council Member Carlson expressed concern regarding the Comprehensive Plan and how it relates to this. Traffic and shifting the light industrial area is an issue. She asked if EDAC is a discussion group. Staff advised EDAC is a discussion group only. There has been no formal direction given in regarding to rezoning. Council Member Carlson also expressed concern regarding information going out to citizens. She stated there is a big difference between regulations and zoning amendments. She requested clearer information be given to citizens. CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION JANUARY 19, 2000 Council Member Carlson questioned the need for six (6) special meetings of the Planning and Zoning Board. She questioned the speed of the meetings and the facts that Council was notified after the meetings were scheduled. Staff advised the rezoning should be in place by mid -year. The Planning and Zoning Board discussed the meeting schedule and determined it was appropriate. The information was given to Council as soon as it was received. Council Member Dahl stated all landowners need to be notified. She added she does not like to get information from the Planning and Zoning Board members. Clarity is needed regarding regulations and ordinances. Mayor Bergeson directed staff to send Council appropriate information regarding this issue. He noted Council needs to be respectful of the Planning and Zoning Board. Staff distributed a schedule of EDAC regular meetings and subco ' eetings. The goal is to make a recommendation to the Council regarding the velopment plan. Council directed the City Administrator to post a C '1 et or the February 26, 2000 bus tour so Council Members can partici Council Member Dahl requested minu * �``'meetings. She asked that they be audio taped also. TRAPPERS CROSSIN Council Member stated it was agree properties. A pictu proof from the DNR issue. MBER DAHL d to the Council minutes detailing the fence agreement. She er would be placed around the periphery of the rural as ' own of the type of fencing to be used. The City had obtained at fencing can be used within wetlands. She stated safety is an Council Member Dahl asked if staff put the fence requirements in the developer's agreement. The developer has to live up to the fence regulations. A fence has been constructed but it is not up to the property line. Council directed staff to contact the City Attorney regarding this issue. The City Attorney will respond before the Council meeting Monday, January 24, 2000. RESHANAU LAKE DISCUSSION, RICK DEGARDNER Staff distributed a letter received by Mr. Tom Schaefer regarding four (4) -compelling reasons to develop the Mallard Lane trail. The grant to develop the trail was received; • • • • CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION JANUARY 19, 2000 however the grant cannot be used for projects within the park reserve boundaries. The City portion of the funding to complete the trail has been set aside. Staff requested direction on how to proceed. Council Member O'Donnell noted he could not be involved in discussions regarding the trail if the Homeowner's Association property is affected. Staff recommended the Mallard Lane trail is pursued as opposed to the Black Duck Drive trail. However, staff advised developing the Mallard Lane trail is not the highest priority of use of the funds. Council Member Carlson expressed concern regarding the safety of children. She stated she does not support a fence. She stated more discussion is needed. She requested the plan for the area from Anoka County. She also requested copies of letters that have been received from area residents. Mayor Bergeson advised the City support the concept of the Mall rail and can partially fund it. The City has the following options: 1. Complete the funding for the trail. 2. Fund the trail in a future year. 3. Withdraw support for the c Council Member O'Donnell suggeste obtained. of costs relating to all options is Mr. Palcher, resident, stat mos affected by the trail. He stated he has worked closely with staff on the option. He has agreed to the Association not constructing a fen e 3, d liability is an issue. He stated he is willing to work with the community to •` .>`r gress. Mr. Palcher continu stating the letter received by Mr. Schaefer summarizes the situation very well. If the Mallard Lane trail is constructed there will be less traffic. The other trail is being used anyway. He stated he would cooperate to pursue the Mallard Lane trail. Mayor Bergeson stated the City could give consideration to complete the Mallard Lane trail in the next budget cycle. The City will not change its position unless another proposal is made. TEXT ORDINANCE AMENDMENT TO ADD EXTERIOR STORAGE AS A LIGHT INDUSTRIAL CONDITIONAL USE — H & L MESABI, JEFF SMYSER Staff advised they are requesting the Council consider amending the Zoning Ordinance to • add Exterior Storage as an accessory use in the Light Industrial Zoning district with a CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION JANUARY 19, 2000 Conditional Use permit. Staff noted outside storage used to be in the ordinance but was taken out for no apparent reason. Staff reviewed the special revisions that would be included in the ordinance. Adherence to conditions would be required prior to site plan approval. Council Member Carlson suggested interim use permit be used for this project. She stated it might be better for citizens if an interim use does expire. Staff advised that was discussed. H & L Mesabi is not comfortable with that in case the site is sold. They want the same uses available to a new owner. Staff referred to the EDA agenda noting the H & L Mesabi items. Representatives for H & L Mesabi came forward and stated they were very surprised about the oversight of outdoor storage. The stated the business will be aesthetically appealing. The project has been worked on for over nine (9) months. Council Member Carlson expressed concern is regarding chan request of Economic Development rather than the consensu seems to be driven by the need of a company. nce by e ordinance The representative of H & L Mesabi noted sta a ific about the best location for their business within the City. Mayor Bergeson stated there is a limited outside storage within the City and it should be part of the or�;:r ro ction. This item will be on the �� <� 'cil agenda Monday, January 24, 2000, 6:30 p.m. TEXT AMEND SMYSER H CONCRETE PLANT (TAGG PROPERTY), JEFF Staff advised Shafer Contracting has received the contract for concrete pavement resurfacing on I -35W from MnDOT. This work is scheduled to take place between April and June/July of 2000. The project area is from Sunset Road north easterly to the 35W/35E junction. Shafer Contracting would like to set up their batch plant on the Tagg property (Artic Sandblasting) at 7504 Lake Drive. Temporarily, portable concrete batch plants are needed to conform to MnDOT's specifications/limits for concrete placement within 30 minutes of production. In review of this item staff has concluded that an interim use permit may be the appropriate vehicle to facilitate this proposal. The property is zoned LB, Limited Business and is the only LB District within the City. Staff is proposing an Ordinance 6 CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION JANUARY 19, 2000 Text Amendment that would add "Temporary Concrete Batch Plant" as an Interim Use within the Limited Business Zoning District based on conditions. This item will be on the regular Council agenda Monday, January 24, 2000, 6:30 p.m. OAK BROOK PENINSULA EASEMENT VACATION, JOHN POWELL Staff advised there is no additional information regarding this issue. The public hearing was closed but no action was taken. Staff noted the Melton's were not able to be present this evening. Staff advised Anoka County Mediation Services is available for discussion. There would be no cost to the homeowners. Another alternative is for the appropriate staff members and a Council Member facilitates discussions between the two -(2) parties. Mrs. Schwartz came forward and stated a proposal was presented to Mrs. Melton. She stated she believes the proposal was workable for both parties. Mr has not yet contacted them about the proposal. She stated she is open to s ember, and/or mediation services to resolve this issue. She added ution can be worked out. Staff noted the City is concerned about preced n elating to vacating the easement. Council directed the City Adminis .ti.►' - clrs. Melton about continuing discussions with a mediation s r E f a Council Member. An update will be given in the Friday packet Council Member nteered to facilitate the discussions. Staff noted there is g deadline regarding this issue. Council Member O'Donnell noted he strongly prefers a mediation service as opposed to City staff and a Council Member. Mrs. Schwartz noted they would not be present at the February 14, 2000, Council meeting. She requested access to City staff and a Council Member if they go into mediation. HOUSE OF PRAISE/DEVELOPER, COUNCIL MEMBER DONNA CARLSON Council Member Carlson advised a discussion was held about speaking to the Pastor regarding the sale of his land for access. She stressed caution regarding City involvement. 7 CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION JANUARY 19, 2000 Staff advised the two (2) parties have agreed to allow staff to facilitate the discussion. Council Member Carlson referred to the October 1999, Planning and Zoning Board minutes. The minutes indicated neighbors stated the Church is under great pressure to cooperate with the developer and that neighbor had characterized the developer as abusive. Staff advised they have not yet gotten involved. The City's interest is in the road only. Staff noted they would have to get involved if the landowner petitions for public road improvement. Mayor Bergeson advised staff have been authorized to help facilitate an agreement between the two -(2) parties. STAFF REQUEST FOR CDBG FUNDS, LINDA WAITE SMITH The City Administrator distributed a memo regarding staff request ��� fi: G funds. Staff advised requests for the Septic System Ordinance and reservation Development were approved last year and are underway. h �a a a: - n concern regarding the maintenance of Native Plantings, they 11. ve been requested to establish a Native Planting Program. Council noted dollars for the Senior C o r is not on the list. Council directed staff to provi discuss this issue at the Fe recommendation at that CHARTER CO in the Friday packet. Council will 00, 'rouncil work session. Staff will provide a .1 action will be taken February 14, 2000. APPOINTMENTS, RY-CHEL GAUSTAD Staff referred to a le sent to Council Members regarding the situation of the Charter Commission. Appointments have been made to seven (7) applicants resulting in 16 members. State Statute allows for only 15 members. Discussions have been held with Charter Commission Chair John Sullivan. The Commission determined that the seven- (7) applications would be reissued to the Judge with a request that six (6) appointments be made. Staff noted Council does not have jurisdiction over the Charter Commission. Council Member Carlson noted she does not agree with the process or recommendation. She stated it is a poor reflection on the Charter Commission because they did not follow their by-laws. 8 • CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION JANUARY 19, 2000 CONFIRM CITY ADMINISTRATOR PERFORMANCE REVIEW ON JANUARY 24, 2000, 5:30 P.M. The City Administrator performance review is scheduled for January 24, 2000, 5:30 p.m. REGULAR AGENDA, JANUARY 24, 2000 There were no changes to the regular agenda. The meeting was adjourned at 8:41 p.m. These minutes were considered, corrected and approved at the regular Council meeting held on February 14, 2000. y-Chel Gaustad, City Clerk Jo J. Bergeson, May 1 / Transcribed by: Kim Points TimeSaver Off Site Secretarial, Inc or 9