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HomeMy WebLinkAbout12/06/2000 Council MinutesSPECIAL COUNCIL WORK SESSION DECEMBER 6, 2000 SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES DATE : December 6, 2000 TIME STARTED : 6:45 p.m. TIME ENDED : 9:15 p.m. MEMBERS PRESENT : Council Members Carlson, Dahl, O'Donnell, Reinert, and Mayor Bergeson MEMBERS ABSENT : None Staff members present: None Mayor Bergeson advised the purpose of the meeting is to interview candidates for various City Boards. Mayor Bergeson advised all candidates they will be notifie ' a er 2000. Council Members interviewed the following candid Michael O'Conner Dave Mach Gregory Miller John Milbauer Curtis Martinson Maurine Davids Connie Grulho Bart Rehbi Amy Donli k BSard vironmental Board lanning and Zoning Board EDAC EDAC Environmental Board Environmental Board EDAC Environmental Board There being no further business to discuss regarding this issue, the meeting was adjourned at 9:15 p.m. These minutes were considered, corrected and approved at the regular Council meeting held on December 18, 2000. h L LU L. Ry -C e ( l Gaustad, City Clerk Transcribed by: Kim Points TimeSaver Off Site Secretarial, Inc. 1 John BpAp Aro") ergeson, Mayor CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION DECEMBER 6, 2000 UPDATED 1/05/2001 DATE TIME STARTED TIME ENDED MEMBERS PRESENT MEMBERS ABSENT CITY OF LINO LAKES MINUTES : December 6, 2000 . 5:30 p.m. . 6:40 p.m. : Council Member Carlson, Dahl, O'Donnell, Reinert, and Mayor Bergeson : None Staff members present: City Administrator, Linda Waite Smith; ;; eer, John Powell; Economic Development Director, Brian Wessel (part o 'n -velopment Assistant, Mary Divine (part); Environmental Specialist, lei s art); Public Services Director, Rick DeGardner; and City Planner Je DNR GREENWAY PLANNING AND LA :, ION GRANTS, MARTY ASLESON Staff distributed a letter from Mr. , '� etro DNR, regarding Baseline Site Survey of High Quality Wetl 1 ins icated a unique wetland type has been identified within the City es. '° map was distributed pointing out the particular site. Staff ad looking into the possibility of acquiring that property and buff property. However, there is a purchase agreement on the property. The pro. ' ;.+per is committed to making a decision about the site in mid February 2001. .f dvised they have talked to the developer about the property and have explained t significance of the site. This issue was brought to the Environmental Board for review. There is an acquisition grant that the City can apply for to purchase the property. Mr. Scott Lanyon, Chair of the Environmental Board, stated the Board would like to be proactive and bring this issue before the City Council. The property would be an incredible asset to the City. Staff distributed a letter from Mr. Alan Singer, Coordinator of Metro Greenways, and a map of the current planning grant. The letter included information regarding the submittal of the grant request. Council directed staff to apply for any grants that are appropriate for the purchase of the property and to keep the Council informed of the status. CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION DECEMBER 6, 2000 URBAN INTERFACE UPDATE, MARTY ASLESON Staff advised they have spoke to Ms. Peggy Sand regarding this issue. Ms. Sand indicated this project is taking longer than expected but she feels the City can still participate. Staff also noted that the DNR has indicated they will help with any language issues regarding new City ordinances relating to the environment. Mayor Bergeson suggested the possibility of having a joint meeting between the Council and Environmental Board. PROPOSED WEST SHADOW PONDS TRAIL, JEFF SMYSER Staff advised the trail location was discussed at the November 8, 20 •. ncil work session. At that time the Council requested the developer disc t with the affected property owners. The developer has submitted a r �� �.� �� d � pith a new location for the trail. The developer is looking for direct' th uncil. Mr. Rick Carlson, developer for the project, ca affected neighbors. He stated that he felt the redesigned trail location. He distribute noting he has no preference. He adde with the additional wetland im Staff recommended the Mr. DeGardner. memo indicated th location. If the trai d stated he did meet with the pre3°erred the second option of the s indicating the two -(2) proposals D has indicated there is no problem e existing location for reasons stated in memo from ail would involve the transferring of property. Also, the or needs to be wider if it is moved to the proposed d, the location needs to be clearly indicated on the plat. Council Member Reinert clarified that if the trail is moved a fence will not be put in. Mr. Carlson stated he does not feel a 30' trail corridor is necessary. Residents typically put in their own fence if they want one. He suggested splitting the difference between the two (2) lots and developing a 221/2' foot trail corridor. He added that he has paid $44,000 for park trails. He stated he will work with Mr. DeGardner regarding the land transfer. Council Member Carlson noted the plan shows barricades instead of a cul-de-sac. The City Engineer advised a discussion will be held at the next work session regarding that issue. He noted the $44,000 paid by the developer was not for trails. Council directed staff to move forward with a 221/2 ` trail corridor with the understanding that the trail location is clearly indicated. 2 CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION DECEMBER 6, 2000 TOWN CENTER UPDATE, MARY ALICE DIVINE The Economic Development Director advised the Council needs to discuss four (4) issues relating to the Town Center: Livable Communities Grant, Dellwood LLC project, Economic Feasibility Study, and the Design Standards. The Economic Development Assistant stated the Livable Communities Grant Committee recommended that the City receive $450,000. The committee has asked if that amount will be enough to secure the land. Staff has indicated to the committee that $450,000 is not enough to secure the land and talked to them about flexibility with the funding. Staff reviewed a memo from Metropolitan Council staff sent to the City Council outlining conditions relating to the grant money. The City will have to look at alternative steps to secure the land and begin development. The City has been invited to the advisory committee meeting in January 2001. Mayor Bergeson advised staff to find out when the meetingis conditions before that meeting. Council Member Carlson noted a response to the m discuss the e y December 13, 2000. The City Administrator advised staff to puts • ogether for Council in the Friday update. A discussion regarding the co Council meeting on Monday. Council Member O'Donn because of the Dellwoo dependent on the eld before or after the regular hereill be more interest on the southern quadrant He suggested the possibility of not having to be so more development interest. The Economic Dev t Director advised he believes there will be more interest and momentum for deve '.ment due to the Dellwood LLC project. Staff will continue to work with Dellwood LLC. Staff has not yet received a response to the City's concerns relating to the project. Dellwood LLC has indicated they cannot make the application submission for the January Planning and Zoning Board meeting. The project has been set back at least one month. Staff added the Traffic Input Study has been completed and submitted by TKDA. The City Engineer advised a draft version of the study relating to the additional access has been submitted. The complete study has not yet been completed. The study indicates a second access could be accommodated with other improvements to Lake Drive. The draft study has been submitted to the developer for comments. Council Member Carlson asked if dollars have been put in escrow for the stoplight. The City Engineer advised dollars were put aside through a letter of credit through the CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION DECEMBER 6, 2000 developer. Letters of credit are generally renewed annually. It has been indicated that the amount has been reduced. Staff has not yet had time to review this issue. Council Member O'Donnell clarified that the study has indicated a second access point is possible. The City Engineer advised a second access is possible with other improvements to Lake Drive. The Economic Development Director stated there have been seven (7) studies done relating to the Town Center over the last few years. Staff feels this is a good time to conduct an economic feasibility study. The Finance Director has agreed to head up the study with the help from consultants. The study will be a 60 -day study beginning in January 2001 to be completed in March 2001. The cost of the consultant can come from the initial Livable Communities grant. The Finance Director will make a presentation regarding this issue at the first work session in January 2001. The Economic Development Assistant referred to the issue of the desi_ standards. She stated the intent is to modify them for the Village and bring them b '' .: ' e Planning and Zoning Board. Staff advised they need direction from the ding the removal of the design standards or moving forward with th e. Council Member Carlson stated this is the third tim standards off the north side. The Dellwood L not know where it is going regarding the desi expressed concern regarding the remo negotiating tool for the City. The Economic Developm standards be removed f LLC application d direction about the sted taking the design een delayed. The City does ds and development projects. She ds. The design standards are a t stated staff has never recommended that the side. Staff has only indicated that the Dellwood t the proposed design standards. Staff has asked for ting to the standards. Council Member 0' T .nnell stated it is obvious that the project does not meet the design standards. He stated he still wants some architectural standards in place for all projects. Council Member Reinert stated the lifting of the design standards is a trade off for a Target store. Mayor Bergeson stated a discussion should be held regarding how the design standards fit into the proposed project and grant on Monday prior to or after the regular Council meeting. Staff needs direction regarding the design standards. Council Member Carlson stated all proposed projects should be held to the same standards that the existing businesses had to go by. CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION DECEMBER 6, 2000 The City Planner asked the Council to consider how the design standards are related to the grant but not necessary dependent upon the grant when their discussion is held. Staff needs to know if they should move forward with the design standards. CSAH 49 RECONSTRUCTION, JOHN POWELL Staff advised the resolution passed by Council was sent to the County Engineer and County Commissioner in both Anoka and Ramsey County. The resolution was also sent to the Shoreview City Council. The City has not yet received a response. BLUEBILL PONDS ASSESSMENTS, JOHN POWELL Staff advised copies of the letter from the City Attorney were previously distributed to Council Members. The City Attorney believes the property owners could agree to pay a street assessment when and if they subdivide. Staff advised a meeting will be held with the property owners. If they agree to pay the street assessment, the pro'ect will move forward. If the property owners do not pay the street assessment, t . , •per will be notified and options will be discussed to move forward. Council Member Carlson stated the property owners will o y s ay the street assessments if they are aware that the developer has ' . e aff advised that if the property owners do not pay the assessments, t n�r the street. Staff will inform the property owners that the developer will h top if they don't. However, the developer may choose not to move fo oject if property owners will not pay the assessment. Another opti t e street. The City Planner noted th location. orced'the developer to plat the street in the current Council Member ' .,s if the assessment will be a set amount. Staff advised the final amount is not e The cost will be based on the feasibility study and would be deferred until the pr .A - rty is subdivided. COMPREHENSIVE PLAN UPDATE, MAYOR BERGESON Mayor Bergeson advised that as per the discussion from Monday night, Council Member Carlson and the City Administrator have spoke with Mr. Brixius. Mr. Brixius will give his response in writing. REGULAR AGENDA, NOVEMBER 27, 2000 There were no changes to the regular agenda. The meeting was adjourned at 6:40 p.m. 5 CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION DECEMBER 6, 2000 These minutes were considered, corrected and approved at the regular Council meeting held on December 18, 2000. Ry -Ch1 Gaustad, City Clerk John Bergeson, Mayor Transcribed by: Kim Points TimeSaver Off Site Secretarial, Inc. 6