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HomeMy WebLinkAbout05/03/2000 Council Minutes• • CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION CITY OF LINO LAKES MINUTES MAY 3, 2000 DATE : May 3, 2000 TIME STARTED : 5:05 p.m. TIME ENDED : 8:10 p.m. MEMBERS PRESENT : Council Member Carlson, Dahl, O'Donnell, and Reinert (5:35) : Mayor Bergeson MEMBERS ABSENT Staff members present: City Administrator, Linda Waite Smith; City Engineer, John Powell; Public Services Director, Rick DeGardner; Administration Director, Dan Tesch (part); Community Development Director, Brian Wessel; City Plan��, Smyser; Building Inspector, Pete Kluegel (part); City Clerk, Ry-Chel Ga Chief of Police, Dave Pecchia (part); and Economic Develo Divine ADMINISTRATION REVIEW, DAN TESC Mary Alice Mr. Tesch, Administration Director, di s a. lis ;_` goals and priorities for the Department of Administration. He i , * + nctions of the City Clerk, Human Resources, Administration Seryem ervices. He also noted the Mission Statement for the Departme Council Member C the demand comp for quite some time to upgrading. Mr. lso the Computer Purchase Program and inquired about bility. Mr. Tesch advised the program has been utilized st year more computers were wanted than were available due h added Council Members have priority over those who want to upgrade and he doesn't see that the additional of e-mail and a web site increasing the demand. MONOPOLE DISCUSSION, RICK DEGARDNER Staff advised Council Members received information last week regarding a request for a monopole. The information included the building of the towers and where they can be located within the City. Staff advised they feel the best site for a monopole is at the old City Hall site. That site would, however, require a rezone. Staff requested Council direction regarding the City's interest in locating a monopole. Staff noted the City could not prohibit the placement of a monopole. CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION MAY 3, 2000 Mr. Jim Stromen, Attorney, came forward and gave his background regarding his utility work experience. He stated the City does have a Tower Ordinance. There is, however, a strong need for towers within the Twin Cities. The City Administrator inquired about the basis for a lawsuit filed by US West. Mr. Stromen advised US West has been aggressive in the use of right-of-ways for towers. US West has not yet filed a lawsuit but the issue has not yet been resolved. Council Member O'Donnell inquired about the details relating to a 130 — 150' tower. Staff advised that typically the footprint is 14 x 24. No guide wires are needed. Council Member Carlson inquired about an application made by US West. Staff advised an application has not yet been made. The company must provide the City with information indicating water towers can not be used. Acting Mayor Dahl inquired about the placement of other towers i 'laced. Staff advised the ordinance states that the tower has to support 2-3 n de. e ding on the height of the tower. Others could locate on the same tower Staff reviewed the City's Tower. Ordinance in detail a ication for a tower does not go through the usual public review pr Acting Mayor Dahl inquired about the Staff advised this is the first time answered. r amend the Tower Ordinance. eing utilized so that cannot be Mr. Stromen stated the 'i', a ld be amended to extend the 30 -day decision deadline and to in , a• - th ' .lic review process. He stated the City almost has to see how the ordinance, • e the City considers changing it. An agreement could be made with US Wes : ve the 30 -day deadline because a rezone would take longer than 30 days. Council Member Carlson asked if Council should direct staff to amend the 30 -day deadline. Mr. Stromen advised he defer that question to the City Attorney. Council Member O'Donnell asked if there are any other monopoles within the City and if the City assumes liability. Staff advised this is the first monopole issue. US West is responsible for the whole structure and liability. Staff asked if Council wants to support a monopole at the old City Hall site or if they should pursue other options. 2 • CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION MAY 3, 2000 Mr. Stromen added the strongest basis the City has for denial of the request is that there are other less obtrusive sites available. Council Member O'Donnell indicated the old City Hall site is a viable site. Council Member Reinert indicated he is also in agreement with the old City Hall site. Council Member Carlson stated the old City Hall is a better site than an elementary school. She asked if the tower would be located along the highway if placed in the regional park. Staff advises they are unsure of the location if the tower were placed in the regional park. Staff stated they could request that US West explore the possibility of the regional park. Staff advised they would proceed with the rezone process and ask US West to explore the possibility of locating the tower in the regional park. Council Member O'Donnell inquired about the City's say reg • tower. Mr. Stromen advised the City has the ability to neg t tis ht of the UNIFORM BUILDING CODE UPDATE, U GEL & DAVE PECCHIA Staff advised Council Members h code during the last Council w Energy Code Overview th result in extra time for i utilize. bout the recent changes in the building St f distributed a summary of the Minnesota e c anges. Staff noted the changes should not he builder has the option of choosing which code to Council Member C n quired about the benefit to the homeowner relating to the changes. Staff advis the homeowner would benefit by getting better air exchange. SERGEANTS PROMOTION, DAVE PECCHIA Staff reviewed the promotion process for sergeant positions that was provided by PDI and an in-house review. Staff explained the four -(4) components of testing include oral, in - basket exercise, promotability index, and background and experience. Staff advised Mr. Kurt Roush came in with the best score. Staff anticipates the promotion will occur on May 8, 2000. Mr. Roush will be assigned specific tasks and represent the City outside of the department. CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION MAY 3, 2000 HIGHWAY 49 STATE AID ROAD RECONSTRUCTION, JEFF O'DONNELL Council Member O'Donnell advised he has received several calls from residents asking for more information regarding this project. He suggested the residents attend the Council work session to obtain more information. Mr. Jeff Heaser, 218 Aggregate Lane, came forward and inquired about the information the City currently has. Staff reviewed the background of the project noting the City does not have the most current information. Mr. Brian Thorson, 6013 Hodgson Road, came forward and asked how the City feels about the project. The City Engineer advised the City Council does have approval of the project. However, it is a County project that entails three (3) projects. Mr. Heaser asked if the City could deny approval for two ( s - p while approving one part of the project. Staff advised the Cou 1 r st the County only construct a portion of the full project if they so r St.' ed nothing has been passed out yet to the City from the County. T t be submitting information to the City in the future. Mr. Heaser asked if he could get info currently in. Staff advised Mr; information. .... mg the stage that the project is tact the County regarding that Mr. Heaser inquire' bo plans of Ramsey County in continuing the project. Staff advised the two (2 s 'e e discussing their options. Mr. Thorson asked a ° gut the benefit to the City if the project is completed. He stated everyone in the City wants improvement but does not want Lino Lakes to look like St. Paul. He stated the project would add more traffic. He also disputed that the County used a counter to measure the current traffic. Ms. Lynn Ann Heaser, 218 Egret Lane, came forward and stated she was unable to attend the public meeting. She stated she has run petitions and everyone she has talked to felt the public meeting was negative. She stated she has done a lot of research and talked to the County. She also stated she has video taped the traffic at peak hours and does not believe it is congested. She provided pictures of other traffic problems within the Twin Cities. She stated the project makes no sense and is much too massive. Mr. Thorson requested the Council stays on top of the project and keep residents informed. 4 CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION MAY 3, 2000 Staff advised the County needs to talk to residents directly and request updates. Council directed staff to set up a meeting between the County, residents, and City Council to discuss the project and obtain current information. Staff noted the latest project expansion was very recent and due to available funds. COMPREHENSIVE PLAN UPDATE, JEFF SMYSER Staff advised a special Council meeting be scheduled for Friday, May 5, 2000, 7:00 a.m. The purpose of the meeting is to continue the review of the inventory. Council determined staff would not be present for the meeting. If Council Members have any specific questions, they can list the questions and give to staff. TOWN CENTER STANDARDS UPDATE, JEFF SMYSER Staff advised a public hearing regarding the design standard the last Planning and Zoning Board meeting. Discussion scheduled to be continued at the May 10, 2000, PI ontinued at nter standards is oard meeting. • TOWN CENTER ECONOMIC DEVELO UP TE, MARY ALICE DIVINE Staff advised meetings continu There have been approxim an interest in the projec for a team of devel.•ers Council Members dvers regarding issues relating to land use. ) •lopers within the last month that has shown nues to work on the projects and there is the potential k on e Town Center. Staff advised they would keep the OTTER LAKE R I , D UPDATE, JOHN POWELL & DICK SCHREIER Staff referred to a map pointing out the alignment of Otter Lake Road with access to be provided by a service road. Staff advised that a couple of years ago the City agreed to delay construction to allow Mr. Schreier to select an alignment. The City recently received a request from the Lino Lakes State Bank for the property compelling the City to put in a portion of the road to provide an access for the bank. Staff advised a meeting be held with Mr. Schreier and other nearby property owners regarding access options of the entire area. Staff advised they need to confer with the City Attorney regarding the options. The immediate concern is how to construct a piece of the service road to gain access for the bank. CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION MAY 3, 2000 Staff recommended the following regarding this issue: 1. Only the improvements north of, and abutting, the proposed bank site will be constructed at this time. This will consist of about 300 feet of roadway and utility construction. 2. The City will prepare plans and specifications for these improvements. 3. Mr. Schreier will be allowed to contract for, and construct, the improvements as a "developer installed" project. 4. The improvements will be turned over to the City after completion and acceptance. Staff noted the challenge regarding the recommendation is recouping the costs and attorney fees incurred to the City for the right-of-way. Mr. Schreier, 2125 DeSoto Street, Maplewood, came forw with the staff recommendation is being able to keep the possible development. The issue with the service r He stated it is in everyone's best interest to pu negotiate the right-of-way issue. only concern e for the best e property in two (2). commendation and Council Member Reinert inquired eier and the bank feel about Mr. Schreier building the road and the plac Mr. Schreier indicated t = 4 i vor of building the road because he can do it quicker and less expensiv he believes he can work with the bank. Mr. John Millbauer, illage Drive, Lino Lakes State Bank, referred to the placement of the roa d stated that he understands that is his only access. Council Member Reinert noted the only outstanding issue is recouping the attorney fees and cost of the right-of-way. Council Member Carlson added another issue is the vacation of the road. Staff advised they will work up the specifics regarding the vacation of the road and confer with the City Attorney and landowners. Council Member O'Donnell requested clarification regarding the real issue for Mr. Schreier. 6 • CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION MAY 3, 2000 Mr. Schreier advised there are two issues: building the 250 feet of road and putting the road in the middle of his property. He noted there is access to the water tower and hopefully an arrangement can be made to share the access. Mr. Millbauer stated staff told him that the City would prefer a frontage road access. He indicated he is fine with that access. Council Member Reinert inquired about the reason for keeping the right-of-way on a road that won't be developed. Staff advised the additional right-of-way will be considered when the rest of the road is developed. This item will appear on the regular Council agenda Monday, May 8, 2000, 6:30 p.m. LINO LAKES STATE BANK, JEFF SMYSER Staff advised the Lino Lakes State Bank is requesting a conditional use .ermit, site plan review and minor subdivision to allow the construction of a branc Otter Lake Road and a "to be constructed" new roadway. The property is � �� B, eneral Business and guided for commercial development in the cu t • • ti�r�omprehensive plan. A bank building with drive-through capacity requi use permit. Staff reviewed the application in detail and recomm d prw ofthe conditional use permit, site plan review and minor subdivisio This item will appear on the regular C onday, May 8, 2000, 6:30 p.m. 74TH STREET VACATION, E Staff advised Mr. Gary of the Apollo Business Center, is requesting vacation of the 74th eet '° t -of -way between Apollo Drive and Jon Avenue. The roadway is current •'._ d inaccessible from the east. The City has determined that the road right -of -w.. n ' needed for public purposes, however, the City will need to retain a drainage an• , tility easement over the vacated right-of-way. The City has received a letter from the Minnesota Correctional Facility Physical Plant Director indicating no objections tot he roadway vacation provided the drainage/utility easement is maintained. The Correctional Facility's utilities are currently within the 74th Street right-of-way. Staff recommended approval of Ordinance No. 08 — 00, Vacation of 74th Street between Apollo Drive and Jon Avenue. Council Member Carlson inquired about other property owners along the roadway and the location of the VFW. Staff advised Mr. Uhde owns all the property except for the existing lots. Staff referred to a map indicating the location of the VFW. CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION MAY 3, 2000 Council Member Carlson advised residents have contacted her and indicated a land trade may be used to locate the school in this area. She expressed concern regarding the placement of a school on this property. She requested a written statement from Mr. Uhde regarding this issue. This item will be on the regular Council agenda Monday, May 8, 2000, 6:30 p.m. DAIRY QUEEN, JEFF SMYSER Staff advised this item is not on the regular Council agenda for a number of reasons. Staff distributed a handout that outlines the City's requirements in order to approve a final plat, conditions of approval for the 1997 preliminary plat for Clearwater Creek Business Center, and Planning and Zoning Board recommended conditions of approval for the Dairy Queen. Staff reviewed the conditions of approval in detail and advised the item will appear on a future Council agenda. Acting Mayor Dahl asked that if the applicant owns the pro a timeline. Staff advised they are unaware of the arrange applicant was made aware of the timeline when the REGULAR AGENDA, MAY 8, 2000 No changes were made to the re The meeting was adjourn 1nsi d eveloper has operty. The made. , These minutes we corrected and approved at the regular Council meeting held on May 22, 2000. 3daztatact yftgigirmft' Ry-Chel Gaustad, CMC City Clerk -Treasurer John J. Bergeson, Mayor Transcribed by: Kim Points TimeSaver Off Site Secretarial, Inc. 8