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HomeMy WebLinkAbout07/19/2000 Council Minutes (2)CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION JULY 19, 2000 CITY 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, B • Economic Development Assistant, Mary Divine (part); Planning Cor Wyland (part); Finance Director, Al Roleck (part); and Fire Chie TIF PRESENTATION FROM EHLERS & ASSOCI , ICE DIVINE Mr. Mark Ruff, Ehlers & Associates, came forwa r an overview of Tax Increment Financing and in detail noting that TIF is the ability to ca new development within a defined ge types of TIF districts including re ib d a handout regarding t. He reviewed the overview property tax revenues from . Ruff reviewed the different sing, and economic development. Mr. Ruff advised the eli_i. e". nclude the following: land acquisition, demolition and clearovements, utilities, relocation, interest on financing, administration, s de E • `ng upon the district. Financing of TIF includes bonds, pay-as-you-go, , _ me oans. Mr. Ruff reviewed the penalties for use of TIF in detail includin > G • • CA 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. 1 • CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION JULY 19, 2000 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 ORDINANCE UPDATE, MILO BENNETT Staff advised it has been many years since the Open in Lino Lakes. The proposed ordinance replaces th more detail and definition that the present ord. or grass clippings are still prohibited under in has been updated ance and goes into such as the burning of leaves ce. Staff advised there are some options i ay want to consider: 1. Setting a time Centery recreat person can have a recreational fire. me of day restriction and Circle Pines only allows 4:00 p.m. to 3:00 a.m. 2. ttin_ fee for Burning Permits. The Department writes about 100 p 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 CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION JULY 19, 2000 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 fir a.m. and a $5.00 permit fee. Council directed staff to add t schedule. . to 3:00 City's fee This item will appear on the regular Council ag d on , JuTy 24, 2000, 6:30 p.m. ORDINANCE UPDATE, MILO BE Staff advised every 3-4 years, Code. When the state adopt state. By adopting thi code when doi fire losses and communities. e'sota adopts an updated Uniform Fire ecomes the fire code to be used throughout the Ives the local fire inspectors the authority to enforce the ions. This has proven to be very beneficial in reducing the ion of this code is a standards practice in a large number of 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". 3 CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION JULY 19, 2000 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 as also developing in Mendota Heights. Staff advised he is develo ' i n a eights. They have a plan and are developing Design Standards. Council Member O'Donnell stated he has hear developments don't work in Minnesota. He, that are successful. be re that these types of to see more and more here Staff advised this is a concept t in Minnesota. As more cities do this type of development, more d have to cooperate. Council Member Carl a copy of the developers plan for the Village. Council Mem. 'Rein: =d if the highway was seen as an asset when the site was picked for the n ter. Staff advised that site was looked at as the most viable location. The dra om the 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 4 CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION JULY 19, 2000 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 explained the history of the project, project summary, ro issues. Staff reviewed the information in detail not forward to Council. Staff advised the develope Council. Mr. Rick Carlson, Developer for the are in a hurry to move the proje Zoning Board meeting and n with residents relates to Council to consider a Mayor Berges at this time. "hhehandout se, and other ep is to bring the project edback from the i -wards and stated two (2) residents issues that came up at the Planning and eeting have been addressed. The main issue ad connection to 62nd Street. He asked the -de-sac until a later date. e staff recommendation will be if it comes before Council The City Engineer advised the staff recommendation will be to continue the road through to 62nd Street and reconstruct 62nd Street. A temporary cul-de-sac could be utilized until 62nd Street is completed. 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. 5 CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION JULY 19, 2000 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 62nd 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/sou accelerate the need for a larger road on Hodgson. All the traffi Hodgson and that causes the need for those roads to be lar Council Member Carlson stated everyone should al compromise. The City will eventually get the n Council Member Reinert stated it make as long as they can. The developer temporary cul-de-sac. Mayor Bergeson inquir showing the location temporary solutj unsewered. s, it will h or to the traffic. r and offer a nnection. e residents live in a rural area for with the project by utilizing a ion of the cul-de-sac. Staff pointed to a map cul-de-sac. Staff expressed concern regarding a permanent one. Staff noted Colonial Woods is shown as Mayor Bergeson a lot of traffic goes through this area on Hawthorne to Ware Road. Council Member Dahl stated she thought the plan called for a lot less new homes. Staff advised this is the 1998 plat that includes 22 single-family lots. Mr. Carlson stated the 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. 6 CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION JULY 19, 2000 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 when the road continues through to 62nd Street. Council Member Reinert inquired about a mechanism that in ale to continue the road in the future. The City Engineer advised he would ask for Co factor. He added that residents who live on continue through. n regarding the determining ill not want the road to Council Member Carlson sugge a e chanism such as a time or certain number of years. Council Member Rei be reconstructe funds are avail if the funds don't become available, 62nd Street can't ineer advised 62nd Street is on a state aid system. The Council Member ert stated he does not believe the residents will object to a time frame based on future development. Council Member Dahl requested the residents in Birchwood Acres be invited to the neighborhood meeting. HIGHWAY 49 PROJECT, JEFF REINERT Council Member Reinert 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. 7 CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION JULY 19, 2000 • 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, Acres 1st and 2nd Additions — An updated staff repo update. The meeting was adjourned at 9:20 p.m. These minutes were considered, August 14, 2000. 0 t Roll, Twilight de d in the Friday roved at the regular Council meeting held on Ry-Chel Gaust C City Clerk John Bergeson, Mayor Transcribed by: Kim Points TimeSaver Off Site Secretarial, Inc. 8 CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION JULY 19, 2000 CITY 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, B • _ essel; Economic Development Assistant, Mary Divine (part); Planning Co • r•' .tor, r ary Kay Wyland (part); Finance Director, Al Roleck (part); and Fire Chie (part) TIF PRESENTATION FROM EHLERS & ASSOCI ICE DIVINE Mr. Mark Ruff, Ehlers & Associates, came forwa r an overview of Tax Increment Financing and in detail noting that TIF is the ability to ca new development within a defined ge types of TIF districts including re ib d a handout regarding t. He reviewed the overview e property tax revenues from r. Ruff reviewed the different sing, and economic development. Mr. Ruff advised the elii nclude the following: land acquisition, demolition and clear ovements, utilities, relocation, interest on financing, administration, . • t L;„ s de d ng upon the district. Financing of TIF includes bonds, pay-as-you-go,oans. Mr. Ruff reviewed the penalties for use of TIF in detail includin _ G ' __ • CA 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. 1 CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION JULY 19, 2000 • 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 ORDINANCE UPDATE, MILO BENNETT Staff advised it has been many years since the Open in Lino Lakes. The proposed ordinance replaces th more detail and definition that the present ord. or grass clippings are still prohibited under has been updated ance and goes into such as the burning of leaves Staff advised there are some options i ay want to consider: 1. Setting a time a person can have a recreational fire. Centery "` me of day restriction and Circle Pines only allows recreat + . rs 4:00 p.m. to 3:00 a.m. 2. ttin: fee for Burning Permits. The Department writes about 100 p 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 CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION JULY 19, 2000 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 tithe 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 fir a.m. and a $5.00 permit fee. Council directed staff to add t schedule. n. to 3:00 City's fee This item will appear on the regular Council ag- d on , Ju y 24, 2000, 6:30 p.m. ORDINANCE UPDATE MILO BE Staff advised every 3-4 years, t Code. When the state adopt state. By adopting thi code when doi fire losses and communities. esota adopts an updated Uniform Fire ecomes the fire code to be used throughout the Ives the local fire inspectors the authority to enforce the ions. This has proven to be very beneficial in reducing the ion of this code is a standards practice in a large number of 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". 3 • • CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION JULY 19, 2000 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 was also developing in Mendota Heights. Staff advised he is develo ' i n a eights. They have a plan and are developing Design Standards. Council Member O'Donnell stated he has hear developments don't work in Minnesota. He that are successful. be re that these types of to see more and more here Staff advised this is a concept t n in Minnesota. As more cities do this type of development, more d • •,. have to cooperate. Council Member Carl :.•�,: s'� a copy of the developers plan for the Village. Council Mem. ; ;' Rei .. " d if the highway was seen as an asset when the site was picked for the t. n 'Ear, ter. Staff advised that site was looked at as the most viable location. The draom the highway is needed. Council Member Carlson noted that she read Lino Lakes is the 9`" 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 CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION JULY 19, 2000 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 S e handout explained the history of the project, project summary, ro yes, se, and other issues. Staff reviewed the information in detail noti ne ep is to bring the project forward to Council. Staff advised the developers kin r f-edback from the Council. Mr. Rick Carlson, Developer for the c rwards and stated two (2) residents are in a hurry to move the proje ��_� issues that came up at the Planning and Zoning Board meeting and n •_ a • • , eeting have been addressed. The main issue with residents relates to ,; ct>• ad connection to 62nd Street. He asked the Council to consider a -de -sac until a later date. Mayor Berges at this time. e staff recommendation will be if it comes before Council The City Engineer advised the staff recommendation will be to continue the road through to 62nd Street and reconstruct 62nd Street. A temporary cul-de-sac could be utilized until 62nd Street is completed. 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. 5 CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION JULY 19, 2000 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 62nd 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/sou accelerate the need for a larger road on Hodgson. All the traffi Hodgson and that causes the need for those roads to be lar Council Member Carlson stated everyone should al compromise. The City will eventually get the n Council Member Reinert stated it make as long as they can. The developer temporary cul-de-sac. Mayor Bergeson inquir showing the location temporary solu unsewered. s, it will h or e the traffic. r and offer a nnection. e residents live in a rural area for with the project by utilizing a :tion of the cul-de-sac. Staff pointed to a map cul-de-sac. Staff expressed concern regarding a permanent one. Staff noted Colonial Woods is shown as Mayor Bergeson a lot of traffic goes through this area on Hawthorne to Ware Road. Council Member Dahl stated she thought the plan called for a lot less new homes. Staff advised this is the 1998 plat that includes 22 single-family lots. Mr. Carlson stated the 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. 6 CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION JULY 19, 2000 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 N 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 when the road continues through to 62nd Street. Council Member Reinert inquired about a mechanism that in awe to continue the road in the future. The City Engineer advised he would ask for Co factor. He added that residents who live on continue through. n regarding the determining ill not want the road to Council Member Carlson sugge a e chanism such as a time or certain number of years. Council Member Rei be reconstructe funds are avail if the funds don't become available, 62" Street can't ineer advised 62°d Street is on a state aid system. The Council Member ert stated he does not believe the residents will object to a time frame based on future development. Council Member Dahl requested the residents in Birchwood Acres be invited to the neighborhood meeting. HIGHWAY 49 PROJECT, JEFF REINERT Council Member Reinert 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. 7 CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION JULY 19, 2000 • 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, Acres ls` and 2nd Additions — An updated staff repo update. The meeting was adjourned at 9:20 p.m. These minutes were considered, August 14, 2000. t Roll, Twilight de in the Friday roved at the regular Council meeting held on p•Pliveitftl City Clerk John Bergeson, Mayor Transcribed by: Kim Points TimeSaver Off Site Secretarial, Inc. 8