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HomeMy WebLinkAbout06/21/2000 Council MinutesCITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION JUNE 21, 2000 CITY OF LINO LAKES MINUTES DATE : June 21, 2000 TIME STARTED : 6:50 p.m. TIME ENDED : 9:15 p.m. MEMBERS PRESENT : Council Member Carlson, Dahl, O'Donnell, Reinert, and Mayor Bergeson : None MEMBERS ABSENT Staff members present: City Administrator, Linda Waite Smith; City Engineer, John Powell; Public Services Director, Rick DeGardner; City Planner, Jeff S Community Development Director, Brian Wessel; Chief of Police, Da (part); and CMC City Clerk, Ry-Chel Gaustad (part) NATURAL GAS FRANCHISE INFORMATION, LI TH Staff advised they are in the process of negotiation sco regarding a gas franchise. Mayor Bergeson has been involve ne tiations also. Mr. Tim Lesnar, Chair of the Utilitie • ated the purpose of attending this evening meeting is to reintroduce rs with the City of Lino Lakes and the Circle Pines Utilities Commi h „ • al s to make a better fit and hopefully get back to designating service aree of concern is to provide a level playing field for all gas companies . ' • o ers. The plan is to make the partnership for the City and the Utilities Sion t` n icial to both parties. Mr. Lesnar noted there is going to be deregula tural gas. Mr. James Keina. cle Pines City Administrator, distributed a memo from Chair Lesnar regarding the franchise update. A map was included indicating the areas that they hope the Council will designate to Circle Pines Utilities. The memo outlined information regarding franchise fees, level playing field, public safety, future planning and interim service. Mr. Keinath noted the Utilities Company is in the process of changing their name to Centennial Utilities. Council Member Carlson asked for clarification relating to what the Utilities Company is asking for. Mr. Keinath advised they are hoping the 1997 study would draw the Council to the conclusion of defining areas of service for providers. He referred to the area of the map in blue designating the Circle Pines Utilities portion. 1 • CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION JUNE 21, 2000 Mayor Bergeson asked if there are multiple providers in the blue area. Mr. Keinath advised there are overlapping providers along Lake Drive and Rice Lake Drive. He noted that currently Minnegasco is providing service to the Centennial School District without a contract. The difference between NSP and Circle Pines Utilities is a higher level of service. Mayor Bergeson advised he attended the negotiations with the City Administrator. He advised the goal is to have resolution by the end of the summer. Mr. Vern Reinert came forward and advised he is the representative for Lino Lakes relating to the Circle Pines Utilities Commission. He stated his goal is to get a fair and equal distribution of gas for residents at a fair price. He stated that at one point in the negotiations, an agreement regarding service areas was looked at. Service areas can be a safety issue. Staff advised the City is also looking at having all the gas franchise xpire at the same time. TOWN CENTER UPDATE, BRIAN WESSEL Staff advised an application has been made to Communities Grant for the Village. The M applications for $7 million of funds. T about two (2) months. At that time will be made in October 2000. t trop an Council for the Livable cil has received numerous have a preliminary decision within on will be made. The final award , LINDA WAITE SMITH Staff advised C mb reviewed much of the draft plan at the last special meeting. The t sp i.: •mprehensive Plan meeting is schedule on Wednesday, June 28, 2000, 7:00 •30 There are two (2) special meetings scheduled in July 2000. Council Members a been asked to submit questions for staff prior to the next meeting. BLACKDUCK TRAIL UPDATE, RICK DEGARDNER Staff distributed a memo regarding an update on the Blackduck trail issue. Staff reviewed the memo, which explained the proposal that was discussed with the two- (2) property owners at the end of Blackduck Drive. Both property owners have indicated a willingness to sell property to the City to provide a public trail. Staff requested Council approval to present the proposal to the Homeowners Association that is outlined in the memo. Council Member Carlson asked if the proposed trail would run through the Homeowners Associations outlots. Staff advised the trail will run through the Association's outlot. CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION JUNE 21, 2000 Council Member Carlson asked if there is a way for the City to encourage the County to put in the Mallard Lane trail. Staff advised the County has indicated they will work with the City. However, the Council has advised they will not provide funding for either trail option. Council Member O'Donnell inquired about the County's willingness to connect the trail once it is developed. Staff advised the County is willing to connect the trail. It was the consensus of Council to direct staff to contact the Homeowners Association regarding the trail proposal. SNO BARON, JEFF SMYSER Staff distributed a memo regarding additional information that was requested by the Council at the May 17, 2000, Council work session. The memo included information regarding traffic concerns, conditional use permits, additional structures ay be added to the site and comments from surrounding communities. Council Member Dahl asked if the proposed site is zoned a or Staff advised the site is not densely populated. The area is m Council Member Carlson inquired about the pos ib ty of e c nection from 80`h Street to the freeway. Staff advised a connection ti t ty's plan but is a very low priority. The traffic counts on the road . - advised they concur with the Police Department's recommendatio R n port the traffic increase in the area. Mr. John Weber, Representa about the stadium rumor Mayor Bergeson it is not a serio o arons Club, came forward and inquired as been some talk about a stadium in that area. However, s point. Mr. Weber state. are interested in the location. There are been many discussions with staff. If the Council is not supportive there is no reason to move forward. Mayor Bergeson advised the City does regulate activities on properties. The City does not however, regulate who owns properties. At this point, staff is recommending against the proposal. Council Member O'Donnell asked if the event would continue to be held in the current location. Mr. Weber advised they would continue to hold Hay Days in the current location. However, the site will eventually not be viable and will continue to cause traffic congestion. 3 CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION JUNE 21, 2000 Council Member O'Donnell asked how Lake Drive will be impacted if the event continues in the current location. Staff advised Lake Drive is currently impacted. However, there would be more impact on the local streets if the site is moved. Chief Pecchia advised the Sno Baron Club pays overtime for officers that direct traffic. The event is a popular, well run event. There are no other issues other than negative traffic in the proposed location. DAIRY QUEEN SITE PLAN AND CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT, JEFF SMYSER Staff advised the application include a site plan and conditional use permit for a new Dairy Queen on 21st Avenue at Northern Lights Blvd. The site is zoned GB General Business. Restaurants with a drive-through facility require a conditional use permit in the GB district. The site is part of a preliminary plat that was approved by the Ci 1997. No final plat was approved. It is best to clean up this situatio n : °'' at a final plat be approved as a conditional of approval for the Dai en j7 . ; s end, staff has prepared a report that addresses the site plan, CUP, o uss- platting issues. The applicant for the Diary Queen project, . c d, is not the landowner who is responsible for the platting requirements. plat issues must be resolved before additional development occur ing this project to City Council immediately after the hearing at t e <wening Board meeting. Staff was hoping the plat issues could b e r .+ on - r so that several conditions of approval could be eliminated. How ve t. comply with the deadline law, the City must act on the applications 00 Staff noted the Developer, Mr meeting is sche City can do to resolve the outstanding issues. The ehbein, must address the outstanding issues. Staff advised a Friday with Mr. Rehbein to hopefully resolve the issues. Staff distributed a letter that has been sent to Mr. Rehbein outlining the history and outstanding issues. Staff noted Mr. Rehbein has not yet received the letter. Staff advised they are requesting approval of the project conditioned upon all outstanding issues. Mr. Lessard advised he must have the building open by mid October 2000. If the business is not open by that time, he has to go back to the Dairy Queen for another approval. He noted he has invested $35,000 to $40,000 in this project. Council Member O'Donnell asked if the project could proceed if the Council grants approval. Staff advised there is nothing else the City can do. 4 CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION JUNE 21, 2000 Council Member O'Donnell asked if conditions could be added as the project goes through the process. Staff advised conditions could not be added for the Dairy Queen. The Dairy Queen is not a problem if all the other issues are resolved. No final plat has been submitted. The plan is using a draft of a final plat. This item will appear on the regular Council agenda Monday, June 26, 2000, 6:30 p.m. LINO LAKES HISTORY PROJECT, RY-CHEL GAUSTAD Staff distributed a handout regarding a proposed Lino Lakes history project. The objective is to create a Lino Lakes history video that is informative and educational. A resource to be used by residents, staff, Anoka County, and any other involved parties. Also, to provide an opportunity to attract persons to become a part of a historical committee inception. Staff reviewed the project scope in detail noting the target completio 20001. Staff requested Council approval to move forward with t ary i, Staff noted the Cable Company has agreed to tape the vi no r, e City. Council Members submitted names to staff that sh d be de o the list of participants. It was the consensus of Council to authoriz m forward with the project. Mayor Bergeson suggested the pr Monday, June 26, 2000. Th participate. Other sugges television. CONSIDER ed at the regular Council meeting ake residents aware of the project and possibly vertising the project in the Quad and on cable G EDAC MEETINGS, COUNCIL MEMBER DAHL Council Member `advised she is not able to attend the EDAC meetings as planned. She suggested the meetings be broadcast or audio taped. Council Member Carlson stating EDAC meetings are a public and contain good information. She advised she support the request. Mayor Bergeson advised he is not in favor of broadcasting the meetings. He stated there are people who attend the meetings with business ideas for the purpose of feedback. Many people may not be comfortable with meetings being broadcast on public television. He stated there might be a better way to keep Council Members informed regarding the discussions. Council Member Reinert stated he is in support of audio taping the meetings. 5 CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION JUNE 21, 2000 Council Member O'Donnell advised he believes it is appropriate to audio tape the meetings. Council Member Carlson stated identification of those speaking on key issues is needed along with the audiotape. Staff advised Ms. Divine is the staff liaison to EDAC. It is difficult for Ms. Divine to be attending the meetings in that role and take meetings minute. Staff encouraged the Council to arrange for a formal minute taker. The City Administrator noted a formal minute taker is expensive and difficult to find for 7:00 a.m. meetings. It was the consensus of Council to direct staff to begin audio taping the EDAC meetings. REGULAR AGENDA, JUNE 26, 2000 Item 6A, PUBLIC HEARING, Resolution No. 00 — 64, Adopt Acres 1st and 2nd Additions — Staff advised the following st from the staff report: "The project is substantially comp Twilight e removed w be assessed". Item 6H, Consideration of Resolution No. 00 — • : , ns tion Contract, Apollo Drive Phase 4 Improvements — This item was re • , - o enda. Item 6B, Rehbein Companies/Cente Subdivision — This item was re requested information on ass charge. Council directe removed from the age 6E, Consider be sent to the ct, Lake Drive/4th Avenue, Minor agenda. Council Member Carlson ownership relating to the $245,000 assessment e Centennial School District this item has been e Plan and Conditional Use Permit — Staff suggested a letter en Corporation indicating the City's support for the project. The meeting was adjourned at 9:15 p.m. These minutes were considered, corrected and approved at the regular Council meeting held on July 10, 2000. tka Oriukstad yhel Gaustad, CMC City Clerk Transcribed by: Kim Points TimeSaver Off Site Secretarial, Inc. 6 pAitgetrisitfti John Bergeson, Mayor