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HomeMy WebLinkAbout02/09/2000 Council MinutesCITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION FEBRUARY 9, 2000 DATE TIME STARTED TIME ENDED MEMBERS PRESENT MEMBERS ABSENT CITY OF LINO LAKES MINUTES : February 9, 2000 . 5:35 p.m. . 8:40 p.m. : Council Members Carlson, Dahl, O'Donnell, and Mayor Bergeson : None Staff members present: City Administrator, Linda Waite Smith; City Engineer, John Powell; City Planner, Jeff Smyser (part); Economic Development Assistant, Mary Alice Divine (part); Public Services Director, Rick DeGardner; Sergeant Bill Hammes (part); and City Clerk Ry-Chel Gaustad UPDATE ON BLACKDUCK/MALLARD LANE TRAI O'DONNELL Council Member O'Donnell stated the Council Blackduck/Mallard Lane trail. He stated he i Mallard Lane. However, he indicated use the existing path. He stated he is Palcher determining the liabilit EMBER '` direction regarding the .sta suing the trail completion at r of residents having the choice to e Homeowners Association and Mr. he Association is willing to fund. The majority of Counci f of staff working on a funding source to complete the path. Staff will y• ive rt re ting to funding options at the next work session. Council Member Cted she would like to table the staff direction until the Council discusses th , ' 000 Park Board goals. STADIUM UPDATE Staff distributed a memo regarding the schedule of actions necessary for the proposed stadium. Staff reviewed the process for the Environmental Impact Statement (EIS), other City actions including an amendment to the Comprehensive Plan and rezoning, and potential impacts of the proposed stadium. Staff noted an Environmental Impact Statement will take a minimum of 15 months. The cost of the EIS is borne by the proposer of the project and is required by state law. 1 CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION FEBRUARY 9, 2000 Mr. Vincent, Real Estate Developer, stated he has no new information. Mr. Babacus has been waiting to see what the City needs from him. OUTDOOR STORAGE, JEFF SMYSER Staff referred to Ordinance No. 02 — 2000, Amend Zoning Ordinance to add Exterior Storage as a Conditional Use in the LI, Light Industrial Zoning District. Staff advised the purpose of the ordinance is to have an area within the City that provides for outdoor storage while also protecting adjoining properties. Council Member Carlson distributed a memo regarding her concerns with the storage ordinance. The memo asked for clarity on principal and accessory use, expressed concerns about proper screening, and suggested including a limitation to the percentage of the site that can be used for outside storage. Staff advised principal use is defined as the primary use or function of the building on the site. An accessory use is an incidental use to the principal use. It i dary activity on the site. Staff continued stating the conditions of use will ensure outside storage will not affect residential properties. between the storage area and residential area. s that allow ize lot will be Council Member Carlson requested th ! 3i ded to the conditions: The storage area is landscaped and scr i . ential neighborhoods. Staff distributed a drawin storage area. Staff advi necessary. d t buildings and 3.5 times the building size as er to get more storage area a larger building will be This item will be o r' lar Council agenda Monday, February 14, 2000, 6:30 p.m. TRAVER VARIANCE SHORELAND SETBACK, JEFF SMYSER Staff advised this item involves a variance request to allow construction of a single family home at 6750 West Shadow Lake Drive within 100' of the Ordinary High Water Level (OHW) of Reshanau Lake. Staff has received a recommendation from Tom Hovey, DNR Are Hydrologist concerning this request. Staff advised his comments are included in Council packets. Mr. Hovey did indicate that he "would not object to the granting of a variance if the lake setback is maximized and a condition involving vegetation is placed on the variance". He has recommended that the shore impact zone be maintained or established in native, unmowed vegetation. 2 CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION FEBRUARY 9, 2000 The Environmental Board reviewed the request and concurred with his recommendation but suggested an unmowed area of 40' from the OHW. They also suggested the applicant work with the Environmental Specialist on modifications to the septic system that would include a pretreatment system. Staff indicated they believe the variance criteria can be met in review of this case. There is hardship, not created by the property owner; the hardship is not economic; the property is unique as it was created prior to the adoption of the 10 -acre minimum requirement in the Zoning Ordinance and the Shoreland Ordinance. There is 145' from the front property line to the OHW level. A 30' front setback and a 100' OHW setback would leave only 15' to build in thus making the property unusable. The balance of Reshanau Lake properties maintain a similar setback to that requested. Staff noted this item is on the Planning and Zoning Board meeting agenda this evening. Staff recommended approval of the variance as requested based on conditions. This item will appear on the regular Council agenda Monday, Feb 2000, 6:30 p.m. JADT FINAL PLAT UPDATE, JEFF SMYSER Staff advised the City Council approved the pr submitted final plat shows some differences. different. This is because the final pla slight adjustment in a road alignm 'n April, 1999. The po ' o Drive alignment is slightly ent supplied by the City. This More importantly, the fin.z t s adhtional outlots. Instead of three (3) outlots, there are now five (5) o this is that the developer encountered difficulties acquiring a mort or .. eproperty. The finalplat breaks the property upin a way g g P P Y that allows the dev G� �o� tain a mortgage on a portion of the site. Staff advised their c sT'cern with this is that the change must not create additional buildable lots. The developer's attorney has stated that the developer agrees to a stipulation that the lots are not buildable until the plat is revised. This is stated in a faxed letter of February 4, 2000, to Bill Hawkins, City Attorney, from Gary Gandrud. As long at the City Attorney assures the City that this agreement is enforceable and the City is protected from any claim to additional buildable lots, staff recommended approval of this arrangement. The City and the developer have been negotiating the issue of the extension of Apollo Drive. At the December 20, 1999, Council meeting, the Council approved initiating an eminent domain action and a feasibility study for the extension of Apollo Drive. Since the Apollo Drive extension now will be a public project, the developer does not have to construct the road and utilities. Therefore, the typical development agreement, with its 3 CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION FEBRUARY 9, 2000 financial securities, is not necessary. The City will construct the road and utilities and assess the costs to the benefiting properties. A new signature page has been submitted. The City Attorney will review it before the Council meeting. Most of the conditions of approval refer to the site plan for McDonald's, These will be addressed as part of the building permit review. Other conditions apply to the construction of Apollo Drive, such as the permit from Anoka County. Since the road will be a public project constructed by the City, such things become the City responsibility. Staff recommended approval of the final plat. This item will be on the regular Council agenda Monday, February 14, 2000, 6:30 p.m. TOWN CENTER DEVELOPMENT UPDATE, JEFF SMYSER/MARY DIVINE Staff advised the Planning and Zoning Board has had three (3) the draft design standards for the Town Center. The meeti progress is being made. The Planning and Zoning Board recommendations. The next meeting is Thursday, F gs regarding and good portive of staff p.m. Staff advised they have been having meetings 3 owners detailing to them what the new regulations entail. Staff has aske�'��. �� ._�� to document any particular concerns in letter form so staff c s e target date for the draft standards to come before Council is March Council directed staff t. le m.ecial Council work session to review the draft standards. COMPREHENSI ��=�� N UPDATE, JEFF SMYSER Staff advised a special Council work session regarding the proposed Comprehensive Plan is being held on Tuesday, February 15, 2000. Mayor Bergeson suggested Council Members request any additional information needed from staff prior to the meeting. Council Member Carlson requested the number of building permits that were requested in 1999. She noted the key to the Plan is how to obtain the number of new houses to be built. Staff advised the Chair of the Task Force and the two -(2) Council Member candidates have been invited to the meeting. 4 CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION FEBRUARY 9, 2000 Mayor Bergeson stated the goal of the meeting is to get a Plan passed. The Plan can be passed by a 3/4 vote with a short Council or a 4/5 vote with a full Council. Each Council Member's level of comfort with the proposed Plan should be determined at the special meeting. REILING SETTLEMENT UPDATE, MARY DIVINE Staff advised the Board of Commissioners have come up with the numbers for the Reiling property that the City is taking by eminent domain. The Commissioners have determined the land is worth $275,000, or $1.64 per square foot. Mr. Reiling is not appealing the settlement. He is however, appealing the City's right to take his land. The case will be reviewed in March, 2000. Staff advised the City will have to determine a funding source for the $275,000. The money will be placed in escrow until the appeal is settled. The money will be noted on the February 28, 2000, disbursements. WENZEL FARMS/CITY OF HUGO WATER SERVI AGREEMENT AND EASEMENT VACATION RE Staff advised the City of Lino Lakes has receiv � • u om the City of Hugo and the developer of the Wenzel Farm subdivision fo ice. The City of Lino Lakes has the capability to provide this service b , �� F lated to the joint powers agreement and the development as a resolved prior to approving an agreement. The two main iss a ter ervice and a vacation request for Elmcrest Avenue. Staff indicated t cern of a north/south connection from Main Street to Cedar Street. Staff distributed a recommended chan n`+etail. Staff advised a revision will be made to the agreement and be presented to ( duncil. oint powers agreement. Staff reviewed the agreement and This item will be removed from the regular Council agenda Monday, February 14, 2000. Council Member Carlson expressed concern regarding trail paving and landscaping on both sides of the trail. She suggested the City of Hugo pay for the trail and landscaping in exchange for the water service. She also expressed concern regarding the Cedar Street residents being even more cut off from Lino lakes. She requested more information regarding the traffic flow. She suggested another joint meeting with the City of Hugo be held. Mayor Bergeson expressed concern regarding the Elmcrest corridor. 2000 PARK BOARD GOALS, GEORGE LINDY PARK BOARD CHAIR 5 CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION FEBRUARY 9, 2000 Mr. George Lindy, Chair of the Park Board, distributed a letter and list of the 2000 Park Board goals. He noted that each year the Park Board sets priorities in relation to the funding that is available from the undesignated Dedicated Fund balance. Mr. Lindy reviewed the goals and possible projects if funds become available. He noted that the main issue is ongoing trail maintenance. He added that a discussion regarding a possible referendum is desired by the Park Board. Staff advised that approximately $100,000 is currently needed to repair all existing trails. Once the trails are fully restored, approximately $10,000 to $15,000 per year will be needed to maintain the City's trail system. The City Engineer added the City would need approximately $20,000 per year for ongoing trail maintenance. Council directed staff to obtain proposals from consultants regardi referendums. Staff will also investigate what the City has don feasibility of a referendum. Staff will make a recommends issue. ation on garding the egarding this Council Member Carlson requested informatio f Blaine and Hugo regarding additional funding for parks. This item will be on the regular C BLACKDUCK/MALL onday, February 14, 2000, 6:30 p.m. L, COUNCIL MEMBER O'DONNELL Council Member ? onn s ;+enquired about the Park Board's position regarding the Blackduck/Mallar Mr. Lindy stated the'. k Board wants the City to complete all trail connections to the County Park. All connections are looked at equally. At this time, there is no funding to complete any of the trails. Council Member O'Donnell asked if the Park Board is in favor of putting together a referendum package to complete all the trails in that area. Members of the Park Board that were present indicated support for a trail referendum. Council directed staff and the Park Board to work together and prepare a report regarding prioritized future trails and connections to the County Park. Mayor Bergeson called for a short break at 7:35 p.m. Mayor Bergeson reconvened the meeting at 7:44 p.m. 6 CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION FEBRUARY 9, 2000 MOTORCYCLE PROMOTION, SERGEANT BILL HAMMES Staff distributed a letter regarding a motorcycle lease program. The letter detailed the program, the first and second year costs and actual costs, necessary training, and uses for the motorcycle. Staff advised the Police Department is proposing the funding for the program come from drug forfeiture funds. It was the consensus of Council to support the motorcycle lease program. Staff advised this item will appear on the regular Council agenda Monday, February 14, 2000, if formal Council action is necessary. WEST SHADOW LAKE DRIVE UTILITY PETITION, JOHN POWELL Staff advised the City received a petition some time ago regar ' ' this area. At that time, support for City utilities was spotty from resid The petition has been submitted again with much more resident supp Staff recommended a neighborhood meeting b >e g this issue. It was the consensus of Council for st.� ;+� borhood meeting relating to the West Shadow Lake Drive Utility WEST BALD EAGLE ILITY PETITION, JOHN POWELL Staff advised the ' as eived a petition regarding City utilities in the West Bald Eagle Boulevard Staff recommended eighborhood meeting be held regarding this issue. It was the consensus of Council for staff to hold a neighborhood meeting relating to the West Bald Eagle Boulevard Utility petition. APOLLO DRIVE PHASE 4 STATUS REPORT, JOHN POWELL Staff advised a preliminary plat has been prepared for Apollo Drive Phase 4. Staff has met with Mr. Rehbein and JADT regarding the alignment of the road. Staff advise a cost analysis will be prepared and presented to Council at a future work session. OAK BROOK PENINSULA EASEMENT VACATION STATUS REPORT, JOHN POWELL 7 CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION FEBRUARY 9, 2000 Staff advised both parties involved in this case have agreed to meet with a mediator in the last half of February, 2000. Staff advised Council to continue this item to a future Council meeting. MAYOR'S RECOGNITION AWARD, COUNCIL MEMBER DAHL Council Member Dahl advised the Mayor's Recognition Award was utilized during Mayor Landers term. Ms. Walseth, a resident, had previously recommended Mr. Art Hawkins receive the award. Mayor Bergeson advised that in the past the Council has appointed a mini committee to take nomination and make recommendations regarding this award. Council directed staff to look into the details from past years regardin the award. Council Member Carlson suggested the possibility of a Comm t r ro • gram also. Council Member Dahl inquired about the status of past n e minutes. Staff advised all past Council meeting minute currently out of town but will continue to wor she returns. REGULAR AGENDA, FEB pleted. Ms. Anderson is cil work session minutes when Item 3A, Consider Req unity Development Block Grant Funds — Council requested Anoka qty allocation be changed to $4,700. The additional $300 will then be allocated tnoka. Item 6E, Traver Van ce Shoreland Setback, 6750 W. Shadow Lake Drive — Staff advised condition of approval #3 will be removed from the staff report. Community Calendar — Staff advised the following special Planning and Zoning Board meetings have been added: Tuesday, February 22, 2000, 7:00 a.m. Wednesday, March 1, 2000, 7:00 a.m. Council Member Dahl and O'Donnell advised they will not be present at the February 23, 2000, Council work session. The meeting was adjourned at 8:40 p.m. 8 CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION FEBRUARY 9, 2000 These minutes were considered, corrected and approved at the regular Council meeting held on February 28, 2000. U Ry-Chel , raustad, ty Clerk Transcribed by: Kim Points TimeSaver Off Site Secretarial, Inc. P4Psys4g*J John Bergeson, Mayor 9