HomeMy WebLinkAbout09/06/2000 Council MinutesCITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION SEPTEMBER 6, 2000
CITY OF LINO LAKES
MINUTES
DATE : September 6, 2000
TIME STARTED : 5:35 p.m.
TIME ENDED : 8:15 p.m.
MEMBERS PRESENT : Council Member Dahl (5:37), O'Donnell,
Reinert, and Mayor Bergeson
: Carlson
MEMBERS ABSENT
Staff members present: City Administrator, Linda Waite Smith; Administration
Director, Dan Tesch (part); City Engineer, John Powell; City P1 ff Smyser,
Community Development Director, Brian Wessel (part); Eco : o De lopment
Assistant, Mary Divine (part); Environmental Specialist, , A •._ (part); Finance
Director, Al Rolek (part); and Public Services Directory ner
2001 BUDGET DISCUSSION, AL ROLEK
Staff distributed information Council had re
of reserve funds in the 2001 budget proposa'
personnel additions.
garding a breakdown of the usage
annualized cost for proposed
Staff advised Council the follo ; iso ns will appear on the regular Council agenda
Monday, September 11, 200
1. Resolution .I0 — 80, Adopting the proposed 2001 Operating Budget for
the Ci
2. Resoluti:: o. 00 — 81, Adopting the proposed 2000 Tax Levy,
Collectab e in 2001
3. Resolution No. 00 — 82, Establish dates of Truth in Taxation Hearings
Staff advised if there is a proposed increase in the tax rate, the City must hold a public
hearing and adopt a resolution prior to the truth in taxation hearings.
Council directed staff to post a public hearing for the September 25, 2000, Council
meeting.
Council Member Reinert asked if staff is prepared with recommendations so a tax
increase does occur. Staff advised they have discussed the following options to cut the
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budget: postponing police positions, delaying the transition plan by three (3) months,
eliminating the GIS for another year, and adjusting the amount for trails.
Mayor Bergeson inquired about any areas that will be to the good on this year's budget.
Staff advised there has already been some carry over from this year's budget. Staff
indicated they are unaware of any additional funds.
Mayor Bergeson inquired about any additional revenue or savings from this year's
budget. Staff advised they will look in to that possibility. At mid -year there were no
surpluses.
Mayor Bergeson advised staff to include a budget discussion on the next Council work
session. A discussion must be had regarding the level of comfort with a tax increase. If
the Council is not comfortable with a tax increase, staff needs a chance to make proposals
that will balance the budget.
TOWN CENTER UPDATE, MARY ALICE DIVINE
Staff advised the City has received the second phase o on that is due
September 22, 2000. A resolution authorizing the
Communities Demonstration Program is on the r
2000. Developers have been in discussions
sent asking for some evidence of moving fo
presentation regarding the density withi
ppli`;.tio ia' the Livable
uncil agenda September 11,
an " ` s. Tagg. A letter has been
a plan. Staff presented a slide
enter.
Mayor Bergeson inquired about t� ' `�" ° ax on a rental unit. Staff advised property
taxes are almost double on a r .7�'� t as mpared to an ownership unit.
Ms. Elise Tagg, resident
with the Council.
Council directed staff t
session.
, stated her attorney has requested another meeting
ule a time for Mr. and Mrs. Tagg at the next Council work
Council Member Reinert asked what was accomplished by the slide presentation
regarding density. Staff advised the purpose was to explain traditional neighborhood
development and how density works within that development.
Council Member Dahl inquired about the acreage for commercial development. Staff
advised there is approximately 14 acres for commercial development.
Council Member Dahl asked why the plan for the Town Center includes housing units.
Staff advised housing originally came for an economic development point of view. It is
necessary to get commercial services and a critical mass to service the area. The plan is
for a community center that gives the City an identity.
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Council Member Dahl stated that with a cluster of 427 units, the project may become a
city within a city that is not for the rest of the residents. Staff advised the commercial
development will be focused to Lake Drive with housing in the back.
Council Member Dahl stated the City does not have a lot of area to develop commercial
property. She stated she believes the Town Center area is a prime area for commercial
development.
The City Administrator advised staff is following direction given by previous Council's.
If the Council doesn't agree with the project, staff needs a new direction.
Council Member Reinert stated 24 units per acre is huge and 240 rental units is way too
high within the City of Lino Lakes. Densities have to be looked at in relation to the City
you are in.
Council Member O'Donnell stated Lino Lakes services a speci
does not serve the young or old. He stated he sees this as
other demographics.
raphic. The City
to provide for
Council Member Reinert stated high density brings ri ?, . T dditional tax revenue
from the housing units will go to the Police Dep police the area.
Council Member O'Donnell stated this prov
one place as opposed to being spread o
units per acre. Support would depe
portunity to keep high density in
e is not necessarily supporting 24
specific project.
The Community Development syr st a'd staff needs to show the Council what the
projects look like. Crime i s i� , hat needs to be discussed.
Council Member 0' he would like to see specific proposals.
Mayor Bergeson asked Vthe e are individual pieces of these concepts that could be
viewed within the Twin
The Community Development Director advised there are pieces of the concept that can be
viewed.
Mayor Bergeson suggested the Council review the two -(2) proposals the City already has.
Council Member Reinert asked what the Metropolitan Council is getting from awarding
the grant. Staff advised the Metropolitan Council is trying to promote livable
communities and the fact that they can work in the suburbs.
Council Member Reinert inquired about the Metropolitan Council's specifics that are
required to receive the grant. Staff advised there is a threshold of criteria. It will be what
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is in the Design Standards — a minimum of 10 units per acre with a maximum of 30 units
per acre. Staff advised they will provide Council with a copy of the specific criteria at the
next Council work session.
Mayor Bergeson advised a closed meeting was held prior to the last Council meeting.
Mayor Bergeson directed staff to schedule another closed session prior to September 11,
2000, Council meeting if there is additional information.
COMPREHENSIVE PLAN UPDATE, LINDA WAITE SMITH
Staff distributed additional information from Al Brixius regarding the Comprehensive
Plan. A meeting is schedule Friday, September 8, 2000, 7:00 a.m. However, if Council
Member Carlson cannot be present, the meeting will be rescheduled.
WEST SHADOW LAKE DRIVE CUL-DE-SAC CONCEPT, , • POWELL
Staff advised that about a month ago they informed the Cou
considering moving ahead with the West Shadow Ponds
requested more detailed information. If the subdivisio
62nd Street, the Council must give the developer di r ecti
eloper was
at time, staff
d is not connected to
ng other options.
Staff recommended that near the southern m 3), a bubble be put in the
roadway to accommodate a full turn around The r. Q. will be constructed to 62nd Street,
however, barricades will be erected just rt Street.
Council Member Reinert asked wades will be taken down. Staff advised
that as long as the cul-de-sac i + .` ary, ` will remain a state aid road. The City will
want to reconstruct 62nd Str , as the connection is made. Staff advised they do
not want a connection un '"Stre is reconstructed.
Council Member O' Ded he believes the City is creating a future problem if the
connection isn't made fro t.
Mayor Bergeson stated that the residents on 62nd Street and in the new development will
be upset when the road does go through.
Council Member O'Donnell asked when 62nd Street will be reconstructed if the
barricades are not put up and West Shadow Lake Drive is connected. Staff advised 62nd
Street would be reconstructed as soon as possible. The City can borrow ahead from the
State Aid Funds.
Council Member Dahl advised residents have expressed concern regarding the trail. Staff
advised the developer has indicated he can move the trail down between two (2) houses.
The trail will be shown on the final plans.
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Mayor Bergeson suggested the trail be put in when the streets are put in. Staff advised
the City has been doing that recently so prospective buyers know where trails will be
placed.
Council directed staff to move forward with the construction of 6211d Street with
barricades and a temporary turn around to the north.
The City Engineer introduced Mr. Jason Wedel of TKDA. Mr. Wedel will be filling in
for the City Engineer next week.
LACASSE DRIVE TRAIL ISSUE, RICK DEGARDNER
Staff distributed a memo regarding LaCasse Drive trail. The memo outlined the
background of the trail placement and the primary objective of the trail. The developer
has indicated that should the City decide to vacate the trail, he wil. the City $1,000
since he will not have to pay for the installation of the trail.
Staff recommended the developer construct the trail. Ho
decide to vacate this trail, perhaps the City may want t
block lengths in the future to avoid this problem. S aff
previously suggested that the trail be kept in a gr
Staff advised the trail should be paved or vac
Mr. Petronack, 6601 LaCasse Drive, st
the trail, the residents will take care
in even though it was not shown
of the trail noting it is not part
the streets were put in. The
signatures from the neigh
the Council
t allowing excessive
ouncil Member Carlson
d be mowed by the City.
City chooses not to vacate or pave
ed he understands why the trail was put
istributed a map indicating the placement
ail segment. The trail was not put in when
are also opposed to the trail. He noted he can get
g their opposition to the trail.
Council Member Dstaff's reason for keeping the trail. Staff advised
keeping the trail is stric fro m a planning level regarding street layout. An agreement
was made with the devel . er for the excessive block length. From a park perspective, the ,
trail is not needed.
Council Member O'Donnell asked if this situation has occurred anywhere else in the City.
The City Planner advised he does not know of anywhere else this has occurred in the
City. He stated that if the trail had not been put in, a road would have been put in. He
noted there are a number of places within the City that blocks are too long.
The City Engineer noted there was a roadway and a watermain loop on that property.
Council Member Reinert asked if the staff recommendation is based on the ordinance.
Staff advised the recommendation is strictly based on the ordinance.
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Council Member Dahl asked if a variance is needed if the trail is vacated. The City
Planner advised a variance will not be needed.
Mayor Bergeson inquired about the cost of the vacation. The City Engineer advised the
legal cost is minimal. Staff time should be charged to the developer and the developer
should reimburse the City for the trail installation. Historically, the City has not charged
for the property.
Staff advised someone else should be responsible for restoration of the land.
Mr. Petronack advised he will split the cost with the neighbors to restore the land.
Council Member O'Donnell stated he is in favor of vacating the easement. He stated the
City needs a tool to better document these types of things.
Mayor Bergeson stated that normally a developer should do w a4,, they they are going
to do. It then become a legal issue between the developer th om wner. He stated
that in this case he is not sure who would be using the tr ' ance .would have to
maintain it.
Council directed staff to proceed with vacating t ement.
OAK WILT UPDATE, MARTY ASLES
Staff advised two (2) years ago the
time it was believed that the City
was not a real problem last ye
Wilt as last year. The City
increase in Oak Wilt this
City needs to come u with a
of trees due to a major storm. At that
of more trees due to Oak Wilt. Oak Wilt
is year there is four (4) times as much Oak
for state aid for tree removal. There is a huge
111 be a financial burden to many residents. The
to take care of this problem.
CSAH 49 RECONST d C " ON UPDATE, JOHN POWELL
Staff advised a letter has been sent to Jon Olson regarding this project. No response has
been received. Anoka and Ramsey County are having a meeting September 7, 2000.
Staff noted the City Engineer will be attending the meeting.
Mayor Bergeson stated the County spent $1 million dollars on Birch Street and basically
the City has the same road it had before. It seems that the City shot itself in the foot
regarding this project. The project became a political issue. The City is now stuck with
the road for 15 years. He stated this is a good case of politics interfering with engineering
and getting less than what the City needs.
REGULAR AGENDA, SEPTEMBER 11, 2000
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There were no changes to the regular agenda.
The meeting was adjourned at 8:15 p.m.
These minutes were considered, corrected and approved at the regular Council meeting held on
September 25, 2000.
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Gaustad, City Clerk
Transcribed by:
Kim Points
TimeSaver Off Site Secretarial, Inc.
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