HomeMy WebLinkAbout03/08/2000 Council MinutesCITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION MARCH 8, 2000
CITY OF LINO LAKES
MINUTES
DATE March 8, 2000
TIME STARTED : 5:30 p.m.
TIME ENDED : 7:30 p.m.
MEMBERS PRESENT : Council Member Carlson, Dahl, O'Donnell
and Mayor Bergeson
MEMBERS ABSENT : None
Staff members present: City Administrator, Linda Waite Smith; Administration
Director, Dan Tesch; City Engineer, John Powell (part); City Planner, Jeff Smyser (part);
Community Development Director, Brian Wessel; Economic Devel • _'= f Assistant,
Mary Alice Divine (part); Public Services Director, Rick DeGarnmental
Specialist, Marty Asleson (part)
INTRODUCE AL ROLEK, FINANCE DIRECT
SMITH
Staff introduced Mr. Al Rolek, the finali
advised Council action regarding this
March 13, 2000 Council meetin
, LINDA WAITE
ce Director position. Staff
acted upon during the Monday,
1 begin on Monday, April 3, 2000.
This item will appear o u Council agenda Monday, March 13, 2000, 6:30 p.m.
WENZEL FAR _ :. ROPOSAL, JOHN POWELL
Staff advised this it involves water service to the City of Hugo and the vacation of
Elmcrest Avenue. A etropolitan Council interceptor will provide sewer service. The
Council requested more information regarding the street vacation, buffer treatment, and
location of the roadway emergency access.
Mr. John Uban, representative for the project, came forward and reviewed the plans for
the development showing both the City of Hugo and Lino Lakes. He noted that Elmcrest
sits on the County line as well as the City line.
The plan consists of a new roadway system where the residential area is next to the
industrial site. The new roadway system will be part of Phase I. The new roadway
system will produce a safer system and the cost will be borne by the developer. The
project involves a vacation request of the right-of-way south of Main Street. The right-
of-way will then become a trail with vegetation to act as a buffer.
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Staff advised that if Council is comfortable with the plan, a request to approve the Joint
Powers Agreement and direction regarding the Elmcrest vacation will be added to the
regular Council agenda.
Mayor Bergeson requested official documentation from both the Police and Fire
Department prior to the Council meeting.
Council directed staff to contact the City Attorney regarding whom the vacation will go to
and which City will maintain the trail.
This item will appear on the regular Council agenda Monday, March 13, 2000, 6:30 p.m.
FINDINGS OF FACT MAJESTIC PINES CHURCH (RESOLUTION NO. 00 — 27),
JEFF SMYSER
Staff advised that at the February 28, 2000, Council meeting, Council denied the
applications for a conditional use permit and site plan review for t is Pines
Community Church. To ensure clarity in the City's complianc i_ , the Council
should adopt findings for the action. Staff referred to they t t� s the
following findings of fact:
1. Section 2 Subd. 2.B.7. of th
standards for all conditional use p
2. Section 5, Sub
criteria for a condit'
3.
The
accord'
ordinance provides
zoning ordinance provides additional
t ' or churches in the R -X zoning district.
t a ed to several extensions of the review period
4. a sed application submitted February 7, 2000, was not complete,
as stated the staff report.
5. A majority of the City Council does not find that the project as
submitted meets the standards for a conditional use permit, as listed in Section
2 Subd. 2.B.7. of the zoning ordinance.
The City Attorney has advised that no further action regarding the denial of the
conditional use permit is necessary.
Council directed staff to confer with the City Attorney relating to additional findings of
fact regarding the incomplete application and the applicant's request for approval before
the application was complete.
This item will appear on the regular Council agenda Monday, March 13, 2000, 6:30 p.m.
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STADIUM UPDATE, BRIAN WESSEL/JEFF SMYSER
Staff distributed a report regarding the impact of a stadium in Lino Lakes. All the
information is preliminary information to be used prior to the presentation of the project
at the next work session.
Staff briefly reviewed the report detailing the tax base impact of the project. It was noted
that the growth pace will be slower without the stadium, but could be more beneficial
than the growth caused by the stadium.
Staff added that the developer has not asked the City for any financial assistance
regarding the project. Staff asked for Council direction regarding the distribution of the
report to the developer.
Council directed staff to stamp "draft" on the report.
This item will be discussed at the next Council work session n; arch 22,
2000.
TOWN CENTER DEVELOPMENT UPDATE, W L
Staff advised work is continuing on the Mast
group, and Mr. Baylor. The Taggs ha
being made.
The development guideli
Board meeting. The in
Board meeting.
th the landowners, the Rehbein
concerns and good progress is
dis ssed at this evening's Planning and Zoning
a public hearing at the next Planning and Zoning
Staff requested the c ` meeting with the Planning and Zoning Board prior to the next
Planning and Zonin oard meeting to specifically discuss the design standards. A draft
plan will be distributed to Council.
Council determined they will meet with the Planning and Zoning Board Wednesday,
April 12, 2000, 5:30 p.m., to discuss the design standards.
Mayor Bergeson advised the City of Centerville has been invited to the Stadium
presentation at the next work session. He requested the meeting be moved up so they can
attend.
It was the consensus of Council to start the Council work session at 4:45 p.m., on
Wednesday, March 22, 2000.
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COMPREHENSIVE PLAN UPDATE, BRIAN WESSEL/JEFF SMYSER
Staff advised a tentative meeting has been scheduled for Tuesday, March 21, 2000, 5:30
p.m., to discuss the Comprehensive Plan.
MUTUAL AID AGREEMENT WITH HUGO/CENTERVILLE, LINDA WAITE
SMITH
Staff referred to a proposed Mutual Aid Agreement between the City of Hugo, the City of
Centerville, and the City of Lino Lakes for the provision of emergency repairs of
maintenance of any member's municipal water or sanitary sewer system.
The City requesting assistance will reimburse the City(s) who provides assistance for all
costs and expenses incurred. The receiving City also agrees to indemnify and hold
harmless the sending City(s), its officers, agents, and employees against any and all costs,
damages, and claims arising from any negligent act of the sending City's employee.
The City Attorney has reviewed the agreement.
This item will appear on the regular Council agenda Mo
TRAIL STATISTICS/FUNDING MALLA
CK DEGARDNER
Staff advised there was discussion at t n ; 9 00, work session regarding the
Mallard Lane trail. Staff was directe • x . _a� ing options for this project.
Preliminary analysis indicates ct of approximately $125,000. A
feasibility study would nee • ., e to setermine a more accurate number.
Staff distributed a o "'":'ding unding for the Mallard Lane Trail and a Trail
Segments Summo outlined possible funding sources for the project. Staff
noted the County w • fer any financial assistance for the Mallard Lane trail.
Mayor Bergeson suggested this item be discussed when it is known if there is any revenue
surplus from 1999.
Staff advised the Finance Workshop has been scheduled for April 26, 2000. Preliminary
figures should be known at that time.
This item will be placed on the Finance work session Wednesday, April 26, 2000, 5:30
p.m.
Council Member O'Donnell requested the Council discuss this item with the
Homeowners Association before action is taken.
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MAYOR'S AWARD PROCESS, DAN TESCH
Staff distributed information regarding the Lino Lakes Community Service Award
(formerly known as Mayor's Award). The award is designed to recognize individuals
who have made a significant contribution(s) to the community. Contributions could
come in — but not limited to — the areas of community service, enhancing the environment
or quality of life, volunteerism, lifetime service. The Director of Administration will
supervise the program.
Staff reviewed their recommendations regarding the nomination committee, nominations,
the award, and the time line. Staff added that the award should be given yearly and added
to the Council's annual appointments.
Staff suggested the award this year be presented on September 18, 2000, which is the first
anniversary of the new building.
This item will be added to the regular Council agenda Monday Mar ; 000, 6:30 p.m.
CONSIDER VANDEVEER REQUEST TO SUPPORT
IN SCHOOL ZONES, MAYOR BERGESON
LIMITS
Mayor Bergeson advised he received a phone c an eveer. Mr. Vandeveer is
working on a bill that will reduce school zone <1 'ts 5 m.p.h. He has requested
Council support regarding this bill.
Council Member Carlson noted
limit in all school zones.
It was the consensu�,o
k'• see no more than a 25 m.p.h. speed
to a formal action regarding support for the bill.
Council directed st are a resolution of support and add it to the Council agenda.
This item will appear on the regular Council agenda Monday, March 13, 2000, 6:30 p.m.
STAFF ANALYSIS WITH EXAMPLES, COUNCIL MEMBER DAHL
Council Member Dahl stated it would be beneficial to include pros and cons on a project
in the staff report. She added that staging was not a part of the Highland Meadows
project and the new Council Members did not have time to prepare.
Council Member Dahl also requested the Environmental Board's packets and agendas be
included in the Council Member's packets.
Mayor Bergeson suggested Council Members request any additional information on an
item at the Council work session.
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This item will be on the agenda at the Council work session Tuesday, March 28, 2000,
5:30 p.m.
REGULAR AGENDA, MARCH 13, 2000
Item 5A, DNR Collaboration "Integrating Natural Resource Guidance to Enhance Smart
Growth in Wildland-Urban Interface Communities" - Council advised staff a
representative from the DNR does not need to be present at the Council meeting.
Item 9, Council Work Session, Tuesday, March 21, 2000, 5:30 p.m. — Council directed
staff to add this to the Community Calendar.
The meeting was adjourned at 7:30 p.m.
These minutes were considered, corrected and approved at the regular Council meeting held on
March 27, 2000.
OaLtateld
Ry-Chel Gaustad, CMC City Clerk
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