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COUNCIL MINUTES AUGUST 28, 2000
CITY OF LINO LAKES
MINUTES
DATE : August 28, 2000
TIME STARTED : 6:30 P.M.
TIME ENDED : 8:15 P.M.
MEMBERS PRESENT : Carlson, O'Donnell, Reinert, and Mayor Bergeson
MEMBERS ABSENT : Dahl
Staff members present: City Administrator, Linda Waite Smith; Administration Director, Dan Tesch
(part); City Attorney, Bill Hawkins; City Engineer, John Powell; Community Development Director,
Brian Wessel; Planning Coordinator, Mary Kay Wyland (part); City Planner, Jeff Smyser; and
Economic Development Assistant, Mary Divine.
SETTING THE AGENDA
Mayor Bergeson advised Council Members will adjourn to a ose me g immediately after the
regular Council meeting.
The agenda was approved as presented.
CONSENT AGENDA
Council Member O'Donnell moved to aonsent Agenda, as presented. Council Member
Carlson seconded the motion. Motio "��:�`'imously.
ITEM ACTION
MINUTES:
June 7, 2000, Coun ' Wark Session Approved
Approved
Approved
Approved
Centennial Fire District Approved
August 2, 2000, Council Work Session
August 9, 2000, Council Work Session
DISBURSEMENTS:
August 28, 2000 (Check No. 59666 —
59785, $434,584.48)
Consider Block Party Application,
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6345 Red Hawk Trail
Consider Block Party Application,
7012 Caribou Circle
Block Party at Marshal Lake Condo
Association near Lake
Resolution No. 00 — 78, Establishing Suspension
And Penalty for Liquor Licensing Violation
Pursuant to Ordinance 701
Approved
Approved
Approved
Approved
OPEN MIKE
No one was present for open mike.
ADMINISTRATION DEPARTMENT REPORT DAN TE
There was no Administration Department report.
FINANCE DEPARTMENT REPORT, AL ROL
Set Public Hearing Date for Minnegasco Fra dinance Public Hearing (3/5 Vote
Required), Linda Waite Smith — Staff ad •
���d f E Ci. s franchise agreement with Minnegasco,
now known as Reliant Energy Minneg. •ire• several years ago. A new agreement has been
negotiated and reviewed by franchise -�'" "" s Strommen. The previous agreement did not
impose a franchise fee. The new . nt i oses a meter fee equivalent to approximately 3% of
the average customer bill in e of customers.
Two (2) ordinances are r • uired plement the new agreement. Ordinance 14 — 00 adopts the
franchise agreement. Ord - 00 adopts the fee schedule.
Staff recommended the City `'' ouncil set a public hearing on these two (2) ordinances for Monday,
September 25, to provide an opportunity for input on the proposed ordinances. The hearing could be
continued to October 6, to provide an additional opportunity for input before the first reading of the
Ordinances on that same date.
In the meantime, a notification letter is being set to all Reliant Energy Minnegasco customers in Lino
Lakes, explaining the meter fee and how to provide input.
The agreement is contained in an ordinance, which requires a public hearing.
Council Member O'Donnell clarified that the continuation of the public hearing will occur on October
9, 2000.
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Council Member Carlson moved to schedule a public hearing on Ordinance 14 — 00 and Ordinance
15 — 00 for September 25, 2000, at 7:00 p.m. Council Member Reinert seconded the motion. Motion
carried unanimously.
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
Variance, Steve Krause, 8025 Wood Duck Drive (3/5 Vote Requir a Mary Kay Wyland — Staff
advised Mr. Krause is requesting a variance to allow the constructs• of a; ' x 40' (1600 sq. ft.)
detached garage in front of his home at 8025 Wood Duck Trail. , h �;�ope�` is Zoned Rural and
guided for low-density unsewered residential development 1 .s a •� �r;�, prehensive Plan.
According to the Zoning Ordinance, Mr. Krause is allowe Fat . of x.10 square feet of accessory
building space on his 3.25 acres. Construction of this •rop• ed sture will bring his total accessory
building space to 2,384 square feet which is well wi i K , _quirements of the Ordinance. The
Zoning Ordinance also provides, in Section 3, S • : y . Ac '' ssory Buildings and Structures. 1. a.
"No detached accessory structure shall be close o the• nt lot line then the principal building or its
attached garage." Thus the variance reques i . 1 • the accessory building in front of the
principal building.
In considering all requests for vari • app and in taking subsequent action, the City shall make
a finding of fact:
1. Thatthep
conditions
stion cannot be put to a reasonable use if used under
the official controls.
2. That the plig `J of the landowners is due to physical circumstances unique to his
property not created by the landowner.
3. That the hardship is not due to economic considerations alone and when a reasonable
use for the property exists under the terms of the ordinance.
4. That granting the variance requested will not confer on the applicant any special
privilege that would be denied by this ordinance to other lands, structures, or buildings
in the same district.
5. That the proposed actions will be keeping with the spirit and intent of the ordinance.
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Mr. Krause has submitted a sketch indicating that he has a heavily wooded lot with a drainage ditch
and wetland area in the north/west corner. He has limited space for this proposed structure as his
drain field and septic tank occupies the south/east corner of his property. In review of the site, staff
concurs that there is a hardship created by the lay of the land. A letter has been submitted by the
adjoining property owner, to the north, indicating no objections to the location of the accessory
structure in front of the home.
For Council information, Wood Duck Trail was recently added to the City's State Aid roadway
system. Although the proposed structure is located 40 feet from the front property line, the City may
need an additional 10' of right-of-way for future road reconstruction. This is not anticipated in the
near future but staff would recommend that the proposed structure be moved 10' westerly to allow for
this future reconstruction and maintenance of the required 40' setback at that time.
The Planning and Zoning Board reviewed this item at their August 9, 2000, meeting and
reconunended approval of this variance based on conditions.
Council Member Reinert moved to approve the variance as req te• •!•n the following
conditions:
1. Proper building permits are obtained prig to y truction.
2. The accessory building is located
Duck Trail.
theurrent front property line on Wood
Council Member O'Donnell seconded t. .: 'on. Motion carried unanimously.
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Minor Subdivision, Steve Benes Drive (3/5 Vote Required), Mary Kay Wyland —
Staff advised Steve Benesch is s ' a minor subdivision at 8251 Lake Drive that would add a
1,777 square foot triangle (2 to' existing parcel of property in order to correct an
encroachment onto the n .hbors re_ •erty created when a garage slab was placed over the property
line. The property owner .i e Drive, Dave & Debbi Stoppelman, have agreed to sell this
triangular parcel to Mr. Be ch. The Stoppelman parcel is a "flag lot" with a 50' x 255' strip of
property leading to a larger, `' •6' x 308' parcel. Their total parcel is 2.35 acres in size. The driveway
is located on the northerly side of the 50 strip of property. Mr. Benesch's parcel is .72 acres in size.
The properties in question are currently Zoned Rural and guided for low density sewered residential
development in the draft Comp Plan. The two (2) parcels under consideration were created prior to
establishment of the 10 acre minimum and are considered pre-existing non -conforming lots of record.
The triangular piece to be split from one parcel and given to the other is insignificant in comparison to
the overall rural lot minimum requirements.
The adjoining property owners have agreed to sell the triangular piece of property to Mr. Benesch. It
does not appear that the existing driveway to the Stoppleman home will be adversely affected by the
location of the garage and Mr. Benesch has limited space for relocation of the slab. The proposed
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garage slab will meet all setback requirements with approval of this subdivision, as the structure will
be 5' from the side property line and more than 40' from the front property line. Mr. Benesch was
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unaware of the building permit requirements when he poured his slab, which created the
encroachment and necessitated the subdivision.
The Planning and Zoning Board reviewed this request at their August 9, 2000, meeting and
recommended approval based on conditions.
Council Member O'Donnell moved to approve minor subdivision as presented based on the following
conditions:
1. Proper building permits are issued prior to any additional construction.
2. The minor subdivision shall be recorded with Anoka County prior to issuance of any
building permits.
3. Ten feet of additional right-of-way shall be deeded to
reconstruction of Lake Drive if required by the Cou
shall be dedication from Mr. Benesch's property
permits.
4. No park dedication shall be required wi
Council Member Carlson seconded the motion.
CSAH 49 Update (No Vote Required), J
Council held a special work session to
County Road J to Lake Drive. Base
of key issues to be addressed by
1. Can the road
2. Can the nues be phased in over time?
3. Can the spee•; imit be reduced to 45 mph?
4. How will the roadway transition occur from Anoka County to Ramsey County at
County Road J? Will signals be installed?
5. Is limiting the right-of-way to 100 feet in width feasible?
6. Other issues that include a meeting with the Anoka County Highway Department.
Staff advised it has been verified that a "hotline" can be set up with a message to provide the latest
information to interested parties. A task force will not be established at this time.
a County for the future
additional right-of-way
ce of any building
ubdivision.
unanimously.
Staff advised on August 16, 2000, the City
proposed reconstruction of Hodgson Road from
l's discussion, staff has attempted to prepare a list
follows:
on limited to a width of 52 feet? 62 feet?
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Council Member Carlson suggested issue #5 be dropped from the list of key issues. She stated that
issue carne from the County and not the City Council.
Staff advised #5 is a concept that the County developed based on earlier meetings. Staff advised that
item can be dropped from the list. Staff will be transcribing the questions in a written letter that will
go to the County.
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Council Member Reinert stated he was quoted in the paper as saying he is in favor of a 68' foot wide
four (4) lane highway. He stated the paper was incorrect. He advised he is in favor of a 52' foot wide
highway that would accommodate a four (4) lane highway in the future.
Mr. John Hudgsons, 6661 Pelican Place, came forward and stated the City Engineer was supposed to
check on septics due to the distance of wells to the roadway.
The City Engineer stated it is up to the County to consider road width Lance to well locations.
That item should not be on the list of key issues.
Apollo Business Center, Conditional Use Permit (3/5 Vot �' a i.�'re ohn Powell — Staff
advised G.M. Development (Gary Uhde) is developing an e ����_ow �� s the Apollo Business Center
located east of Jon Avenue, between the 74th Street ali me5W. Staff referred to a map
showing the area. Within this area the Blue Heron . 'e ct ardware sites have been developed,
the H & L Mesabi site plan has been approved fopme ` , and the Twin City Fab (parcel D) and
Marmon/Keystone (parcel E) sites have submitt :x• site .: s for review. •
Trunk sanitary sewer and water provide a to s area of the City about 10 years ago as part of
the West Central Trunk project. Co ; t o `=��pollo Drive through this site took place in 1993
and 1994. Apollo Drive is an Ano • ;= ty dway (CSAH 12) and was construction through a
Joint Powers Agreement betwe ,± and Anoka County. It was designed to comply with
County and State Aid design ds. `"'o accommodate proper design of the storm sewer system,
the roadway had to be rai d abo surrounding elevations.
In order to provide fill to b old to the Apollo Drive contractor, borrow pits were created in the
Apollo Business Center. It expected these pits would later be utilized as storm water pond site.
In order to modify the location and depth of the excavations, and to provide fill for the proposed
building site on parcels D and E, the developer expects to move in excess of 80,000 cubic yards of
material. Section 12.B of the City's Zoning Ordinance states "When five thousand (5,000) or more
cubic yards of material is to be removed or deposited on any lot or parcel, a conditional use permit
shall be required". Based on ownership of five (5) parcels, the applicant is able to move 25,000 cubic
yards of material without a CUP. However, in order to allow the site grading to continue a CUP must
be obtained.
The proposed plan is consistent with the site plans that have been submitted for Twin City Fab and
Marmon/Keystone. The CUP grading plan does not include detailed landscaping information, which
has, or will be, provided with the site plan applications for the individual sites.
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The proposed grading plan includes fill, excavation, storm sewer construction, and wetland alteration.
Rice Creek Watershed District (RCWD) is the LGU in this part of the City and has the responsibility
for reviewing the proposed wetland alterations. The RCWD has reviewed the proposed grading and
wetland alteration and authorized permit issuance upon completion of two (2) items. City staff
expects the applicant will satisfy these conditions. Staff referred to the minutes from the
Environmental Board meeting from their May 31, 2000, meeting regarding this issue.
Staff recommended approval of the Conditional Use Permit based on conditions.
Council Member Reinert moved to approve the Conditional Use Permit for Grading based on the
following conditions:
1. A rock or wood chip construction entrance must be included for erosion control.
2. The permit must be acquired from the Rice Creek Wat a- d District.
3. Any grading activity, including any hauling of m
allowed working hours as follows:
stricted to the City's
Monday -Friday ' :00 . to 7:00 p.m.
Saturday 00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Sundays/Holidays working hours allowed
4. Provide a schedule, includ o �. tio� `dates, for proposed grading. Interim
completion dates can be future development sites.
5. A Letter of Credit
construction cos
d running to the City equal to 150% of the
6. An escrow deposi r imburse the City for the cost of periodic site visits would be
required.
7. Any work in e right-of-way requires approval from Anoka County.
Council Member O'Donnell seconded the motion.
Mayor Bergeson clarified that the permit is being issued to G.M. Development
Motion carried unanimously.
Marmon Keystone, Site Plan Approve/Conditional Use Permit (3/5 Vote Required), Jeff Smyser
— Staff advised the application includes a site plan and conditional use permit. The business
processes metal pipe and tubing. Some outdoor storage of pipe, tubing, and other material will be
needed, which requires a conditional use permit. Staff presented their analysis of the application and
findings required for consideration of a conditional use permit.
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Staff advised the Planning and Zoning Board reviewed this item at their August 9, 2000, meeting.
The Board approved the request, based on conditions, with a 5-1 vote (Corson). Staff recommended
approval of the site plan and conditional use permit also based on conditions.
Council Member O'Donnell asked if there were changes to the landscaping plan after the
Environmental Board has reviewed this item. Staff advised the applicant did not have a landscaping
plan when the Environmental Board reviewed the request. The Environmental Board recommended a
full plan be submitted. A full plan was submitted and forwarded to the Environmental Board and
Environmental Specialist.
Council Member O'Donnell moved to approve site plan and conditional use permit based on the
findings in the staff report and the following conditions:
1. A shared driveway agreement for the access to Apollo D . must be submitted for
review and approval by the City Engineer and record 'withr- County.
2. Approval of the site plan and conditional use pe t no `d ` implied approval of
signage. All signs require a sign permit and us mplwith the sign ordinance.
3. Twenty-nine (29) parking stalls shall be ted as shown on the site plan, with
additional area available as shown e par 'ng if required" on the site plan. If the )
City determines parking is a probl 4y operty owner shall construct additional
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parking.
4. The recycling bin shall
2000.
show in elevation of screening received August 4,
5. Shoebox lightin es sky 1 be used as show in material received 8/4/00. An
additional fi ,;ture sh b added to light the western portion of the storage area.
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6. The paved tru m 4 euvering area shall have curb around the perimeter.
7.
8. The City Engineer's concerns, included in the TKDA memo of July 28, 2000, must be
addressed to his satisfaction.
9. All permits required by the Rice Creek Watershed District shall be obtained prior to
grading.
10. Final utility, grading and drainage plans must obtain approval from the City Engineer.
11. Park dedication shall be paid per City policy.
Outdoor storage racks shall not be railroad ties or creosote -treated or penta-treated wood.
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12. Proper building permits must be obtained prior to any construction and 1% of the
construction costs must be put in escrow to insure completion of all site improvements.
Fire suppression sprinklers are required.
13. Prairie plantings shall not be required in front of the building. All other elements of the
landscaping plan shall apply.
Council Member Carlson seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously.
Twin City Fab. Inc., Site Plan Approval/Conditional Use Permit (3/5 Vote Required), Jeff
Smyser — Staff advised this application includes a site plan and conditional use permit for a metal
fabricating business in the private Apollo Business Center. Some outdoor storage on a limited basis
will be needed, which requires a conditional use permit. Staff reviewed their analysis of the building
and site issues and noted the requirements that must be met to consider a conditional use permit.
Staff advised the Planning and Zoning Board reviewed this item at
recommended approval based on conditions. Staff also reco
conditional use permit based on conditions.
st 9, 2000, meeting and
al of the site plan and
Council Member Reinert moved to approve site plan use permit based on the staff
report and the following conditions:
1. A shared driveway agreement fo << a ac. s to Apollo Drive must be submitted for
review and approval by the * ��� �a 'ne , and recorded with the County.
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2. An 8' chain link fence d the storage area and ivy planted on the east and
west sides of the ferag r: ea.
3. Approval of
signage. 1 signs
lan d conditional use permit is not an implied approval of
ire a sign permit and must comply with the sign ordinance.
4. Twenty-nine 9) arking stalls shall be constructed as shown on the site plan, with
additional ar available as shown as "proof of parking" on the site plan. If the,City
determines parking is a problem, the property owner shall construct additional parking.
5. The paved truck maneuvering area shall have curb around the perimeter.
6. All permits required by the Rice Creek Watershed District shall be obtained prior to
grading.
7. Final utility, grading, and drainage plans must obtain approval from the City Engineer.
8. The City Engineer's concerns, included in the TKDA memo of July 28, 2000, must be
addressed to his satisfaction.
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9. Park dedication shall be paid per City policy.
10. Any additions to the building will require a new site plan review and, possibly, an
amendment to the storage CUP.
11. Proper building permits must be obtained prior to any construction and 1% of the
construction costs must be put in escrow to insure completion of all site improvements.
Fire suppression sprinklers are required.
12. Prairie planting shall not be required in front of the building. All other elements of the
landscaping plan shall apply.
Council Member O'Donnell seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously
Town Center Design Standards Endorsement (3/5 Vote Required
the City received a grant in 1998 to plan the Town Center. The Ci
— $1.5 million — for implementation. The City is rated at the to
us know that the development standards are important to sho
a mixed use, compact development plan. While the City
adopt the standards officially, the City needs to show slbst
concept.
Smyser — Staff advised
ied for additional money
he Met Council has let
erious about implementing
ess the zoning amendment to
ort for the Town Center
The statement of endorsement below will show
in a compact, walkable design. EDAC vot
standards. The P & Z voted 6-0 to adop
underlined:
Endorse the prelimin
understanding that th
(The signage stan w . ds
review.) Revision
ordinance to includ
r the Town Center concept: a mix of uses
tatement indicating support for the
ement with two (2) minor changes, which are
Town Center standards as recommended by staff with the
ay r' ise specific language and requirements in the standards.
3.8) will be temporarily pulled from the standards for further
cur as part of the process for amending the City's zoning
ards for a new Town Center zoning district.
The public hearing and discussion over the past four (4) months has been for educational purposes.
The City will have to process the Town Center standards as an amendment to the zoning ordinance.
Staff intends to schedule the public hearing for the zoning amendment for the September 13, 2000
meeting of the Planning and Zoning Board. There will be two (2) elements to the zoning amendment,
rezoning the land and the new standards. Staff continues working to revise the document and will
have it completed for the public hearing.
The Economic Development Assistant reviewed the following differences between the standards
applied to the development of the bank, clinic and Civic Complex and the proposed design standards
noting they are different but not necessarily better or worse:
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1. The proposed design standards do not have lot size requirements.
would not meet the proposed design standards.
2. The buildings already developed are set way back.
3. There is no on street parking currently allowed.
The bank and clinic
4. The buildings look like they do because staff negotiated as much as possible regarding
how the buildings would look. The new standards would eliminate the need to
negotiate.
5. The current design standards have aspects to them that would not be allowed under
limited business.
The Economic Development Assistant stated the Livable Communities grant is an opportunity for the
City. However, there are still regulatory processes that have to be foll
obtain the density goal relating to a traditional neighborhood devel
be allowed. The density issue can be discussed further at a wor
issue from the endorsement of the design standards.
Council Member Reinert stated he has a problem with
issues that need to be discussed. A request has been
The proposed standards will be discussed further
Staff advised an endorsement is for the con
d. It will be necessary to
range of densities will
should be a separate
ue and there are many other
ndorse the concept of having standards.
wn Center as a neighborhood development.
Council Member Reinert asked wheill discuss density. Staff advised that issue will be
discussed at the next Council wor
Council Member Carlson sta`'nu.'on in the Livable Communities grant and application was
approved by the last Cou il, w . i why this Council has not discussed density. She stated the
Council needs to discuss •,�� ; ; She advised she has suggestions to add to the language of the
endorsement to tighten it u�.� endorsement, as opposed to an ordinance. She noted the confusion
regarding the closing of the •blic hearing.
Staff advised the public hearing was held to have a discussion and used as a learning process. The
public hearing was closed to bring the endorsement to the City Council.
Council Member Carlson stated that was not the legal public hearing. She stated many people may
have not shown up because of confusion regarding the time for resident input. She suggested changes
to the wording of the endorsement.
Council Member Reinert stated he feels like the City is doing things backwards. The standards
should have been worked on before the Council endorses them. He stated he would have like to had
more time to discuss the standards. He stated that he is comfortable with an endorsement as long as
the Council has the option to discuss the details.
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Staff advised the endorsement would not have been brought forward if the City was not on a time
frame relating to the application. The design standards need to be looked at as a culmination of what 410
the City has been doing for years. The Council is only endorsing the concept of a mixed use high
density neighborhood type development.
Council Member Reinert stated definitions of terms used within the design standards need to be
discussed.
Council Member Carlson moved to adopt the following statement of endorsement of the Town Center
standards:
Endorse the preliminary/draft Town Center standards as recommended by staff with the
understanding that the City will revise specific language and requirements in the standards.
(The signage standards (section 3.8) will be temporarily pulled from the standards for further
review.) Revisions will occur prior to passage and as part of ocess amending the City's
zoning ordinance to include standards for a new Town Cendistrict.
Council Member O'Donnell seconded the motion. Motion c
PUBLIC HEARING, Resolution No. 00 — 64, Adop
Additions, John Powell — Staff advised they are con
Twilight Acres Work Group. Staff referred to a
Council review.
Staff recommended the public hearing b
Mayor Bergeson asked if this item
meeting. Staff advised this ite
before the September 21, 20
investigated.
Ass'eO sm o11, Twilight Acres 1st and 2nd
investigate the issues identified by the
Proje t Update and Resident Poll No. 2 for
o the September 25, 2000, City Council meeting.
sed at the Council work session prior to the Council
scussed prior to the Council meeting but probably not
cil 'e` ork session. There are many issues that need to be
Mayor Bergeson advised red'' en s that the next two (2) times Council will discuss this issue is at the
September 21, 2000, Counci ork session and September 25, 2000, Council meeting.
Council Member O'Donnell asked if the Council work session discussion will include findings from
the work group and recommendations from staff. Staff advised it is anticipated that another work
group meeting will be held prior to the Council work session. Staff will continue to work with
residents and bring forward new information or options.
The City Administrator asked when the letter and poll will go out to residents. Staff advised the
project update and poll will be mailed in the next day or two.
Council Member Carlson moved to continue PUBLIC HEARING, Resolution No. 00 — 64, Adopt
Assessment Roll, Twilight Acres la and 2nd Additions, to the September 25, 2000, City Council
meeting. Council Member Reinert seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously.
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Blue Bill Ponds, Final Plat Consideration (3/5 Vote Required), Jeff Smyser — Staff advised the
City Council approved the preliminary plat for Bluebill Ponds on July 10, 2000. The submitted final
plat conforms to the approved preliminary plat. The conditions of approval will be covered by plan
revisions or the development agreement.
Staff advised there is an outstanding issue with the title information. Staff recommended the Council
table this item until that issue is resolved.
Council Member O'Donnell moved to continue Blue Bill Ponds, Final Plat Consideration, to the
September 11, 2000, Council meeting. Council Member Reinert seconded the motion. Motion
carried unanimously.
PUBLIC HEARING, Main Street Trunk Utilities (3/5 Vote Required), John Powell — Staff
advised this feasibility report was prepared in response to a petition from the Bluebill Ponds
subdivision. The Main Street Trunk Utilities project involves the ext • n of trunk sanitary sewer
ck Trail to serve Bluebill
and watermain along Main Street from just west of Nancy Drive to
Ponds. On July 24, 2000, the City Council received the feasibilj
for a public hearing. The only change to the feasibility repo
construction. Staff referred to a copy of the revised sched,
detail including the project costs, assessment informatipn, r
recommendations:
1. The project scope should be red
Wood Duck Trail. This wo
2. The City should purs
Meadows West an
improvement.
3. Addition
the south e
developmen
this project and set a date
e to reflect spring, 2001
sented the feasibility report in
elusions and the following staff
nate the project immediately west of
project cost by about 30%.
ect of the watermain between the Highland
ds subdivisions. This would be considered a trunk
eeded regarding the possibility of aligning the utilities along
n Street, within properties considered by the owners for
e near future.
4. Removal of Main street pavement must be minimized.
5. Do not proceed with the project this year.
Council Member Reinert asked if the City is missing an opportunity to extend City sewer and water
further by stopping at Wood Duck Trail. Staff advised extension to Bluebill Lane would likely occur
in response to a petition. Staff advised they do not believe an opportunity is being missed. The City
must keep in mind the impact to the trunk fund. Utilities can be extended in the future.
Mayor Bergeson stated there are lots on the south side that do not want City sewer. He asked if the
City will stub under Main Street for those homes. Staff advised the City will stub to existing homes.
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Mayor Bergeson asked if the Council should continue the public hearing because the final plat for
Bluebill Ponds was continued. Staff advised there is no reason to continue the hearing. The final plate
will be approved before the plans are received.
Mayor Bergeson opened the public hearing at 7:55 p.m.
Council Member O'Donnell moved to close the public hearing at 7:56 p.m. Council Member Carlson
seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously.
Resolution No. 00 — 77, Order the Improvement and Preparation of Plans and Specifications for
Main Street Trunk Utilities, John Powell — Staff advised after the public hearing is held, the next
step in the Public Improvement Process is to order the improvement and preparation of the plans and
specifications. This project was initiated by a petition from the Bluebill Ponds subdivision, which is
the benefited property, proposed to be assessed. The petitioners have also waived 50 days of the 60
day waiting period. Therefore, per Section 8.06 of the City Charter,
immediately order the proposed project. The plans and specificati
Council at the October 9, 2000, meeting. Construction will tak
ty Council may
be received by the City
spring of 2001.
Council Member Reinert moved to adopt Resolution No. — as sented. Council Member
O'Donnell seconded the motion. Motion carried unan. ou y.
Resolution No. 00 — 77 can be found in the City s, offic .
Present EDAC Plan (3/5 Vote Required)
Development Advisory Committee (ED
growth of new and existing business.
development plan that was compl
relevant and what needed to be
goals of the City.
The five-year plan is inten
goals and priorities will ch
updates annually.
'vine — Staff advised the Economic
rective to help the City Council encourage
visited its original long range economic
ars ago. The committee examined what was still
redirected to ensure that the plan continued to support the
a guide for economic development that acknowledges that some
ver time. The plan is accompanied by an action plan that EDAC
Some of the major goals and objectives from the plan, designed to minimize the residential tax burden
by raising the commercial/industrial tax base, include:
• Higher priority given to commercial development of the Town Center and its relationship to
residential growth; recommending the City consider itself an active participant in the development
of the Town Center and invest in a higher standard of development that will ultimately bring
higher values and increased tax base.
• Identifying new opportunities within the draft Comprehensive Plan for commercial/industrial
growth
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• Prioritizing economic development efforts to ensure that the City's commitment to infrastructure,
staff time and incentives produces the highest possible results
• Revisiting zoning ordinances to reflect the changing quality of commercial and industrial
development in the City
• Establishing a long range improvement plan to redevelop blighted or substandard areas
As a part of implementing this plan, EDAC recently voted to endorse the Town Center standards with
the understanding that the City Council may revise specific requirements in the standards before they
become a part of the City's zoning ordinances. EDAC also recommended revisions to the City's Tax
Increment Financing policy to reduce the City's reliance on TIF to attract new industrial business,
while providing the City with the opportunity to assist quality businesses in relocating to Lino Lakes.
Mayor Bergeson thanked staff for the presentation of the Plan at the ilwork session.
Council Member Carlson thanked staff and EDAC for the wor lan. She stated she
would like EDAC to attend the meeting regarding density . o '� e referred to parts of the
plan that refer to density. She stated it may better for Coe the plan after the other
discussions have been held.
Council Member Carlson moved to table this ite Council has had a discussion on housing.
Council Member Reinert seconded the motion.
Mayor Bergeson stated he is in favor of
Staff advised an endorsement does n
recommendations for the Council
Council Member O'Donnell
advised there will be no
ent although some details are broad in concept.
ouncil to anything. The plan involves
ab t any impact on EDAC if the endorsement is tabled. Staff
AC.
Council Member Carlson n ed a ere are also minor corrections that need to be made in the
document.
Council Member Carlson amended her motion to table the endorsement to the October 9, 2000,
Council meeting as long as Council has had a discussion relating to density.
Motion passed with Mayor Bergeson voting no.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS - None
NEW BUSINESS - None
COMMUNITY CALENDAR AUGUST 28 THROUGH SEPTEMBER 12, 2000:
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AUGUST 28, 2000
Environmental Board Meeting, Wednesday, August 30, 2000, 6:30 p.m.
City Council Budget Work Session, Thursday, August 31, 2000, 8:30 a.m. — 3:30 p.m.
CITY HALL CLOSED in Observance of Labor Day, Monday, September 4, 2000
Council Work Session, Wednesday, September 6, 2000, 5:30 p.m.
EDAC, Thursday, September 7, 2000, 7:00 a.m.
Comprehensive Plan Work Session, Friday, September 8, 2000, 7:00 a.m. — 8:30 a.m.
Comprehensive Plan Work Session, Saturday, September 9, 2000, 8:00 a.m. — 10:00 a.m.
City Council Meeting, Monday, September 11, 2000, 6:30 p.m.
State Primary Election, Tuesday, September 12, 2000
ADJOURN
Mayor Bergeson advised the City Council will move d session with the City Attorney.
o`n
There being no fu�er business, Council Memb ' .ved to adjourn at p.m. Council
MemberoVl ce onded the motion. Motio » mously.
These minutes were considered and .a a regular Council Meeting September 11, 2000.
4ekt,
Ry-Chel Gaustad, City Cl y„ JohrjBergesson , a yor
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Kim Points
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