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HomeMy WebLinkAbout07/19/2000 Council MinutesCITY OF LINO LAKES MINUTES DATE : July 19, 2000 TIME STARTED : 5:10 p.m. TIME ENDED : 9:20 p.m. MEMBERS PRESENT : Council Member Carlson, Dahl, O'Donnell, Reinert, and Mayor Bergeson : None MEMBERS ABSENT Staff members present: Administration Director, Dan Tesch; City Engineer, John Powell; City Planner, Jeff Smyser, Community Development Director, Brian Wessel; Economic Development Assistant, Mary Divine (part); Planning Co • t tor, Mary Kay Wyland (part); Finance Director, Al Roleck (part); and Fire Chi - f, to :a nett (part) TIF PRESENTATION FROM EHLERS & ASSOCIICE DIVINE Mr. Mark Ruff, Ehlers & Associates, came forw an overview of Tax Increment Financing and in detail noting that TIF is the ability to new development within a defined g types of TIF districts including r Mr. Ruff advised the eli demolition and clearanc administration, an pay-as-you-go, an detail including LG ibu d a handout regarding . He reviewed the overview the property tax revenues from . Ruff reviewed the different ousing, and economic development. TIF include the following: land acquisition, p ements, utilities, relocation, interest on financing, ending upon the district. Financing of TIF includes bonds, loans. Mr. Ruff reviewed the penalties for use of TIF in A loss and local match option. Ms. Shelly Eldridge, Ehlers & Associates, came forward and reviewed each TIF district within the City of Lino Lakes in detail. A map was distributed indicating the location of each district. Mr. Roleck came forward and distributed graphs regarding the use of TIF in Lino Lakes. The graphs included information relating to the growth in tax base, % of tax base by type, C/I tax capacity comparison, values as a % of C/I values, and Lino Lakes employment data. Ms. Divine came forward and reviewed the process used to determine if a business qualifies for TIF. Mr. Ron Batty, Consultant, came forward and reviewed the following points relating to tax abatement: • recent alternative to TIF • is actually a rebate • can be used for almost any project • commercial is a common use • limited to 5% levy or $100,000 per year • each jurisdiction has veto over its share • new or existing taxes can be rebated • maximum of 15 years (10 if all three in) • schools are unlikely to participate -loss of state aid means tax increase • G.O. Abatement bonds can be utilized Mr. Batty distributed a handout detailing information relating to tax a ment. ORDINANCE UPDATE, MILO BENNETT Staff advised it has been many years since the Open Bu g m e'has been updated in Lino Lakes. The proposed ordinance replaces th or ce and goes into more detail and definition that the present ord It uch as the burning of leaves or grass clippings are still prohibited under th a finance. Staff advised there are some optiot 1 may want to consider: 1. Setting a ti i• hen person can have a recreational fire. Centervi e o e of day restriction and Circle Pines only allows rec on.= ° e from 4:00 p.m. to 3:00 a.m. 2. Setti for Burning Permits. The Department writes about 100 perm a year, with the majority of them written in Lino Lakes. Centerville has a $30 fee and Circle Pines has a $50 fee. When these fees were put into effect, the number of permits decreased. However, Circle Pines does provide chipping once or twice a year for the residents. Staff noted both Centerville and Circle Pines have adopted the ordinance that is being proposed. Council Member Dahl inquired about the cost involved with issuing permits. Staff advised issuing permits involves about 15 minutes of staff time. If the Department goes out to a residence, the cost is approximately $100. Council Member Dahl asked if the Department has received complaints about fires in the 4:00 p.m. to 3:00 a.m. time frame. Staff advised that recreational fire complaints are usually related to noise complaints. It seems reasonable that residents should not burn 24 hours a day. Most complaints come from residential areas. Council Member O'Donnell advised he agrees with the 3:00 a.m. cut off, however, a start time of 4:00 p.m. limits lunch hour fires. Council Member Reinert suggested 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 a.m. He stated the high fee would stop the burning; a low fee would pay for clerical fees. Staff advised some residents get a permit for an extended period of time. A small fee would avoid having to reissue the permits. Council Member Dahl suggested the time be 11:00 a.m. or noon to 3:00 a.m. Mayor Bergeson suggested Council look at the snowmobile ordinance regarding stop time. It was the consensus of Council to set a time for recreational fire 1 ,1 a.m. to 3:00 a.m. and a $5.00 permit fee. Council directed staff to add th f ` ,;,o �°= City's fee schedule. This item will appear on the regular Council agee ORDINANCE UPDATE, MILO BEN Staff advised every 3-4 years, th Code. When the state adopts state. By adopting this s code when doing t fire losses and the a communities. Ro t gives the local fire inspectors the authority to enforce the Rt This has proven to be very beneficial in reducing the tion of this code is a standards practice in a large number of , J 24, 2000, 6:30 p.m. sota adopts an updated Uniform Fire omes the fire code to be used throughout the Mayor Bergeson inquired about the Board of appeal and why it is City specific. Staff advised the Board of Appeal is set up in case someone does not think his interpretation of the code is fair. Mayor Bergeson advised the Department meets with a Board made up of all three (3) cities. That should be the Board of Appeals. Staff advised that could be the Board of Appeals. However, the ordinance has to be passed by all three (3) cities. Council Member Carlson referred to the section regarding validity in the ordinance. She stated it is confusing and the word "to" should be added. Staff advised they will look at the addition of the word "to". This item will appear on the regular Council agenda Monday, July 24, 2000, 6:30 p.m. TOWN CENTER UPDATE, MARY ALICE DIVINE The Community Development Director came forward and explained the Design Standards being utilized through an ordinance as opposed to a guideline rout. He advised the concern of EDAC is that the ordinance route is too restrictive. The process will be discussed further at the August, 2000, EDAC meeting. Council Member Reinert suggested incorporating both ordinances and guidelines into the Design Standards. The Economic Development Assistant came forward and gave a visual presentation of the Town Center reminding the Council of the original vision of the project. It was noted that many cities have failed at the concept of a Town Center because of the lack of Design Standards. Council Member Carlson asked if the developer that was at the ED . eting was also developing in Mendota Heights. Staff advised he is developingHeights. They have a plan and are developing Design Standards. Council Member O'Donnell stated he has heard m ti b at these types of developments don't work in Minnesota. He stat o s more and more here that are successful. Staff advised this is a concept that is ,p o mnesota. As more cities do this type of development, more deve to cooperate. Council Member Carlso s a copy of the developers plan for the Village. Council Member picked for the Tow location. The draw d if the highway was seen as an asset when the site was taff advised that site was looked at as the most viable m t e highway is needed. Council Member Carlson noted that she read Lino Lakes is the 9th fastest growing City in the area. The City Planner noted that those figures are calculated as a percentage. COMPREHENSIVE PLAN UPDATE, BRIAN WESSEL Staff advised they have received a series of requests from landowners regarding changes in the land use plan relating to the Comprehensive Plan. Staff distributed a memo regarding their requests and the process staff is pursuing in response to the requests. A specific landowner will be present at the next work session to discuss his request. Staff is requesting a special Council work session to specifically address the potential changes. Mayor Bergeson stated discussions have been held regarding a special meeting and a deadline on requests. Council Member Carlson stated information from Al Brixius is needed before a meeting can be scheduled. Mayor Bergeson advised the meeting can be held to held details. No decision has to be made at that meeting. Council directed staff to schedule a Saturday meeting in August 2000, to discuss the requested changes to the land use plan. Staff will publish the meeting and notify residents. WEST SHADOW PONDS BACKGROUND, JEFF SMYSER Staff distributed a handout detailing an overview of West Shadow Ponds. explained the history of the project, project summary, road issues, la issues. Staff reviewed the information in detail noting the next st forward to Council. Staff advised the developer is looking f Council. Mr. Rick Carlson, Developer for the project, c are in a hurry to move the project forward. T Zoning Board meeting and neighborhoo with residents relates to traffic and th Council to consider a temporary The handout and other g the project the ated two (2) residents e up at the Planning and been addressed. The main issue to 62nd Street. He asked the a later date. Mayor Bergeson asked recommendation will be if it comes before Council at this time. The City Engineer t staff recommendation will be to continue the road through to 62nd Street and re struct 62nd Street. A temporary cul-de-sac could be utilized until 62nd Street is comple d. The reconstruction of 62nd Street could occur as early as next year. State Aid funds would be used for the project. Council Member Carlson advised residents don't want the road to go through to 62nd Street. The solution is to give the residents time in their rural area until that area develops. She stated it is not significant to the developer on which end the cul-de-sac is placed. She advised she wants to see what comes out of the neighborhood meeting regarding 62nd Street. The City Engineer advised the purpose of the meeting is to address concerns and answer questions about road improvements on 62nd Street. Council Member Reinert inquired if residents feel that West Shadow will eventually go through to 62nd Street. He asked if delaying the continuation will make residents happy. Staff advised residents don't' want the road to go through at all. They want no development in the area. The road has been planned to go through to 62n1 Street for quite some time. Council Member Reinert asked if the long-range plan includes West Shadow continuing to Ash Street. The City Engineer advised it is unlikely the road will continue to Ash Street due to development constraints and wetlands. Mayor Bergeson pointed out that if the City never makes north/south connections, it will accelerate the need for a larger road on Hodgson. All the traffic goes down Birch or Hodgson and that causes the need for those roads to be larger to accommodate the traffic. Council Member Carlson stated everyone should all work together and offer a compromise. The City will eventually get the north/south connectio Council Member Reinert stated it makes sense to let the resi as long as they can. The developer can move forward wi temporary cul-de-sac. Mayor Bergeson inquired about the location showing the location of the temporary c temporary solution becoming a perm unsewered. ral area for utilizing a . Staff pointed to a map expressed concern regarding a oted Colonial Woods is shown as Mayor Bergeson noted a t c goes through this area on Hawthorne to Ware Road. Council Member t' Y= to she thought the plan called for a lot less new homes. Staff advised this is the .' • �� �� at includes 22 single-family lots. Mr. Carlson stated t plan originally had more lots. As the plat developed, he went with larger lots on one side. Council Member Dahl stated residents have expressed concern regarding the trail placement. Staff referred to a map indicating the placement of the trail. Mr. Carlson advised the trail placement was discussed at the Planning and Zoning Board meeting and neighborhood meeting. All four (4) affected residents asked that the trail be moved. He stated he offered to put in a buffer but moving the trail would be easier. Mayor Bergeson suggested the trail and easement be combined. Council Member Dahl advised she was in favor of this project with a cul-de-sac. The City Engineer advised a cul-de-sac on the north would result in a 3/4 mile long cul-de- sac. A cul-de-sac on the south end would result in confusion for drivers. A sign could be put up indicating it is not a through street. Both placements are equally undesirable. He stated he is concerned about another long cul-de-sac similar to the one in Colonial Woods. Mayor Bergeson stated the cul-de-sac should be put on the south end. The north end should be constructed so the streets meet. The south end could then be finished when the road continues through to 62nd Street. Council Member Reinert inquired about a mechanism that can be put in place to continue the road in the future. The City Engineer advised he would ask for Council direction regarding the determining factor. He added that residents who live on the cul-de-sac will not want the road to continue through. Council Member Carlson suggested a trigger mechanism such aertain number of years. Council Member Reinert stated that if the funds don' bei e e, 62nd Street can't be reconstructed. The City Engineer advised 62nd tr �;a ate aid system. The funds are available now. Council Member Reinert stated he d frame based on future developm e residents will object to a time Council Member Dahl re residents in Birchwood Acres be invited to the neighborhood meeting. HIGHWAY 49 P EFF REINERT Council Member Re "'ert advised he believes the Council needs to determine what should happen with the Highway 49 project. Once the Council makes a determination, a meeting should be held with the two (2) involved Counties and officials from the City of Shoreview. Mayor Bergeson suggested a letter should be sent to both Counties requesting they work together on the project. The City of Shoreview should send a similar letter. Mr. Jeff Heaser, resident of Lino Lakes, came forward and distributed a copy of Ramsey County's plan for the highway. He also distributed a copy of the procedure Ramsey County uses for this resident input regarding these types of issues. He stated the largest part of the road is 62' from curb to curb. Turn back money is being used for the project. Mayor Bergeson stated the plan is the same concept as County Road J. Council Member Carlson stated a meeting with the City of Shoreview is a good idea. The meeting should be open to the public. The Council directed staff to contact the City officials from Shoreview to schedule a Saturday meeting in August 2000. Staff will also schedule a time for Council to discuss this issue before the joint meeting. REGULAR AGENDA, JULY 24, 2000 Item 7A, PUBLIC HEARING, Resolution No. 00 - 64, Adopt Assessment Roll, Twilight Acres 1St and 2nd Additions - An updated staff report will be included in the Friday update. The meeting was adjourned at 9:20 p.m. These minutes were considered, corrected and approved at the regul ncil meeting held on August 14, 2000. 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