HomeMy WebLinkAbout04/10/2000 Council MinutesCOUNCIL MINUTES APRIL 10, 2000
CITY OF LINO LAKES
MINUTES
DATE : April 10, 2000
TIME STARTED : 6:30 P.M.
TIME ENDED : 7:15 P.M.
MEMBERS PRESENT : Carlson, Dahl, O'Donnell, Reinert, and Mayor Bergeson
MEMBERS ABSENT : None
Staff members present: City Administrator, Linda Waite Smith; Administration Director, Dan
Tesch; City Attorney, Bill Hawkins; City Engineer, John Powell; Community Development Director,
Brian Wessel; City Planner, Jeff Smyser; Public Services Director, Rick DeGardner; Chief of Police,
Dave Pecchia (part); Fire Chief, Milo Bennett (part); and CMC City Clerk, Ry-Chel Gaustad
BOARD OF REVIEW, TODD SMITH, COUNTY ASSESSOR
Mayor Bergeson advised the purpose of the meeting is to review te rs o r ;; aluations on
individual parcels.
Council Member Dahl moved to open the Board of Rev is mg at 6:35 p.m. Council
Member Carlson seconded the motion. Motion ck sly.
Mr. Todd Smith, County Assessor, came sed that Council Members had received a
packet explaining the duties of the Boy "" e stated the process allows residents to appeal
their property tax.
Mr. Smith entered a letter i regarding the County Board of Equalization meeting in
June, 2000.
A copy of the letter can o d at the end of these minutes.
Mr. Smith briefly reviewed the packet of information that describes the appeal process in detail. He
noted the County is required to do a 25% visual of the overall structures within the City, which is on a
four -(4) year cycle.
Council Member Reinert inquired about a maximum amount that can be assessed to a property.
Mr. Smith advised that according to State Statute, the limited market value can not be more that 81
percent. The assessment is driven strictly by the market.
Mr. Smith entered into the record a letter from Mr. Nicholas Gargaro, 6800 Otter Lake Road,
Northern Wholesale Supply. The letter indicates Mr. Gargaro does not believe the assessment on his
property is a fair assessment. The taxes have increased 38% in the past three -(3) years.
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Mr. Nelson, Appraiser for the City, came forward and advised he has an appointment with Mr.
Gargaro tomorrow to review the entire parcel.
Mayor Bergeson requested Mr. Nelson inform the City Administrator regarding the results of the
meeting.
Mr. Smith added he will provide the City with a list of all the taxpayers that contacted him along with
the actions taken.
Council Member Dahl moved to accept the letter from Mr. Gargaro into the record. Council Member
Reinert seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously.
A copy of the letter can be found at the end of these minutes.
Council Member Dahl moved to continue the Board of Review meeting until 7:00 p.m. Council
Member Carlson seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously.
SETTING THE AGENDA
The agenda was approved as presented.
CONSENT AGENDA
Council Member Dahl moved to approve da, as presented. Council Member
Carlson seconded the motion. Motio ��=;mously.
ITEM ACTION
MINUTES:
March 31, 2000 y ouncil Meeting Approved
March 21, 2000, Special Council Meeting Approved
March 22, 2000, Council Work Session Approved
DISBURSEMENTS:
March Manuals - $288,177.59 Approved
April 10, 2000 (Check No. 58572-
58651, $171,978.74) Approved
Centennial Fire District Approved
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OPEN MIKE
Appreciation Awards Presented by VFW Ladies Auxiliary to the Lino Lakes Police
Department, Centennial Fire Department and the North Transportation Paramedics — Ms.
Gladys Broker, VFW Ladies Auxiliary, came forward and presented awards for appreciation for all
the Fire Department has done for the VFW Ladies Auxiliary in 1999/2000. She noted that Station #1
and Station #3 are receiving awards.
Ms. Broker presented an award to the Police Department and thanked them for keeping the City of
Lino Lakes safe.
Ms. Broker noted the North Transportation Paramedics are receiving an award also.
Mr. Milo Bennett, Fire Chief, added the VFW Ladies Auxiliary gives the Fire Department financial
support for many of the Department's safety programs. He thanked the Auxiliary for all their help.
Mr. Dave Pecchia, Police Chief, also thanked the Auxiliary for all thea and financial help for
the bulletproof vests the Department uses.
Mayor Bergeson advised he regretfully is accepting Mr. J.P.
Board, letter of resignation. He read a statement regard'
City Boards and years of service. He thanked hi
air of the Environmental
s involvement with many
and support.
Mr. J. P. Houchins, 7280 Forest Stage Co orward and indicated he wanted to present
his resignation formally to the Counci '' ,' a as served many years on City Boards and it is
time to move on. He wished the n E:.e bers all the best and asked that they treat residents
and City staff with respect.
No one else was pres
ADMINISTRATION TMENT REPORT, DAN TESCH
SECOND READING, Ordinance No. 00 — 05, Grant City Administrator/Designee Authority to
Investigate the Background of New Employees (3/5 Vote Required), Dan Tesch — Staff advised
that in order for the Police Department to conduct a criminal background investigation of job
applicants on the City's behalf, an ordinance is required. Ordinance No. 00 — 05 amends the
personnel section of the City code in order to conduct criminal background checks.
Council Member O'Donnell moved to approve the SECOND READING or Ordinance No. 00 — 05,
as presented. Council Member Dahl seconded the motion.
Council Member Carlson voted yea. Council Member Dahl voted yea. Council Member O'Donnell
voted yea. Council Member Reinert voted yea. Mayor Bergeson voted yea.
Motion carried unanimously.
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Ordinance No. 00 — 05 can be found in the City Clerk's office.
PUBLIC SAFETY DEPARTMENT REPORT, DAVE PECCHIA
There was no Public Safety Department report.
PUBLIC SERVICES DEPARTMENT REPORT, RICK DEGARDNER
There was no Public Services Department report.
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT REPORT, BRIAN WESSEL
Resolution No. 00 — 41, Approve Plans and Specifications and Authorize Advertisement for
Bids, Twilight Acres 1st and 2" Additions, John Powell — Staff advised the plans and
specifications for this project were ordered on February 14, 2000. The next step in the public
improvement process is to approve the plans and specifications and authorize advertisement for bids.
The City Attorney has informed the City that appraisals will not b
assessment hearing. However, as noted on the following sched
the City proceed to obtain bids for the work and hold the ass
City Council Approves Plans and Specific
City Council Authorizes Ad for Bids
Open Bids
City Council Receives Bids,
Declares Cost to be assess
Assessment Hearing, ' ��,'t , ' � sme t
Award Constructio
time for the
ecommendation that
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Staff advised it require s° ional effort on the City's part to obtain bids for the work and
prepare the final assessr 1. Staff will clearly state to the contractors that the project may be
terminated after the asse ent appeal period.
Council Member Carlson moved to adopt Resolution No. 00 — 41, as presented. Council Member
Dahl seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously.
Resolution No. 00 — 41 can be found in the City Clerk's office.
Consider Approval of Final Plat, Highland Meadows West, Jeff Smyser — Staff advised the
amended preliminary plat for Highland Meadows West was approved on January 10, 2000. This
planned development includes lots for single family detached homes and quad townhomes.
The City Attorney has reviewed the title information. The development agreement is complete,
including financial securities.
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The conditions approved with the preliminary plat are being addressed. Most of the conditions
require actions that will take place as part of the development activity or after the final plat is
approved. Where possible, conditions were incorporated into the development agreement.
One of the trails that will be dedicated to the City runs in a powerline easement. Staff is requiring that
the developer provide an agreement with the Hutchinson Utilities Commission that allows the trail.
The developer submitted a draft agreement that has been reviewed by the City Attorney. As part of
the development agreement, the developer will get the signature of the Hutchinson Utilities
Commission later this month. The agreement will then be ordered.
The existing 79`h Street on the site is in a 33 -ft. road easement. An easement vacation is necessary
and has been applied for. Staff has included this vacation requirement in the developer's agreement.
Staff noted Outlot C and Outlot A are dedicated as parkland.
Mayor Bergeson inquired about Hutchinson Utilities. Staff advised Hutchinson Utilities hold the
easement for the power line.
Council Member Carlson moved to approve Final Plat, Highl
acceptance of Outlots C and A as park land. Council Memb
carried unanimously.
st including
onded the motion. Motion
Council Member Dahl moved to approve trail en � t agreement, contingent on Hutchinson
Utilities Commission approval. Council �"seconded the motion.
Council Member O'Donnell aske tion regarding the revocable license agreement.
The City Attorney advised is e mercy of the Utility Commission for use of the easement.
It is typical to make t ree'`t revocable at the City's expense. If necessary, the City would have
to move the trail.
Motion carried unanimo ly.
CONTINUATION OF BOARD OF REVIEW, TODD SMITH
Mayor Bergeson reopened the Board of Review public hearing at 7:07 p.m.
Mr. Smith advised the last order of business is signatures from Council Members on an abstract that
is sent to the State of Minnesota.
Council Member O'Donnell moved to close the Board of Review public hearing at 7:08 p.m. Council
Member Dahl seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously.
Resolution No. 00 — 42, Receive Feasibility Report and Call Hearing on Improvement, Apollo
Drive Phase 4, John Powell — Staff advised on December 20, 1999, the City Council ordered the
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preparation of a feasibility report investigating the eastern extension of Apollo Drive from Lake Drive
to 77th Street. The report involves the installation of sanitary sewer, watermain, storm sewer, and
roadways. These improvements would serve the proposed McDonald's site, the JADT Planned
Development Overlay area, and the areas currently zoned Shopping Center. The proposed
infrastructure will serve the northeast quadrant of the Town Center Master Plan area.
The first portion of the report, which addresses the improvements needed to serve the proposed
McDonald's site, will be completed and submitted to the City Council this evening. The remainder of
the report, extending to 77th Street, will be prepared when the Town Center Master Plan process is
complete. This is necessary to obtain more detail regarding the intensity, location, and orientation of
the development sites, and therefore the required public improvements.
A key component of the project cost estimate is the cost of acquiring the land necessary for the
construction of the improvements. However, the City Attorney has indicated there is an
extraordinarily long lead-time associated with appraisals. In order to proceed with the improvements
to serve the McDonald's site in a timely manner, the City Attorney will provide an estimated land cost
for incorporation into project cost calculation and assessment estimate £a. indicated this is an
acceptable method of proceeding with the public improvement pro s roject.
Council Member Carlson referred to a map and asked if that t ion of road the Council is
acting on.
Staff advised the request for Council action is the ctio f road to serve the McDonald's only.
Further improvement on the road will occ velopment takes place.
Council Member Dahl moved to o. 00 — 42, as presented. Council Member
Carlson seconded the motion.
nanimously.
Resolution No. 00 4 rn b' nd in the City Clerk's office.
UNFINISHED BUSI '" - one
NEW BUSINESS - None
COMMUNITY CALENDAR APRIL 10, 2000 THROUGH APRIL 24, 2000:
City Council Meeting, Monday, April 10, 2000, 6:30 p.m.
Planning & Zoning Board Meeting, Wednesday, April 12, 2000, 6:30 p.m.
Special Council Meeting to Discuss Town Center Design Standards, Wednesday, April 12, 2000,
5:30 p.m.
EDAC, Thursday, April 13, 2000, 7:00 p.m.
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Charter Commission Meeting, Thursday, April 13, 2000, 7:00 p.m.
Special Council Work Session to Review the Comprehensive Plan, Friday, April 14, 2000, 7:00
a.m.
CAG Meeting, Monday, April 17, 2000, 7:00 p.m.
Council Work Session, Wednesday, April 19, 2000, 5:30 p.m.
Earth Day Celebration at Wargo Nature Center, Saturday, April 22, 2000
Lino Lakes City Auction, Saturday, April 22, 2000, 2:00 p.m., at Wargo Nature Center in
Conjunction with Earth Day
City Council Meeting, Monday, April 24, 2000, 6:30 p.m.
AD TOURN
There being no further business, Council Member Dahl moved d' 5 p.m. Council
Member Carlson seconded the motion. Motion carried unan
These minutes were considered and approved at t cil Meeting, May 8, 2000.
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