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HomeMy WebLinkAbout02/07/2001 Council MinutesCITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION FEBRUARY 7, 2001 CITY OF LINO LAKES MINUTES DATE : February 7, 2001 TIME STARTED : 5:30 p.m. TIME ENDED : 9:15 p.m. MEMBERS PRESENT : Council Member Carlson, Dahl, O'Donnell, and Mayor Bergeson : Reinert MEMBERS ABSENT Staff members present: Administration Director, Dan Tesch; City Engineer, John Powell; Economic Development Director, Brian Wessel (part); Finance Director, Al Rolek (part); and City Planner, Jeff Smyser WEST SHADOW LAKE DRIVE, JOHN POWELL Powell advised a continuation of the public commen ro h 3, 2001, Council work session will be held this evening. Powell - .; _� a ointing out the West Shadow Ponds subdivision and neighboring s o =ns. a key issue is the continuation of the roadway to 62nd Stre _ roadway will be connected. Staff distributed a letter from Tom and Jan ?3 indicated they are in favor of West Shadow Lake Drive being exten' , ni et being improved. Mayor Bergeson noted ± ber Reinert is absent this evening. Council Member Reinert will view the vi an. ear all public comments. Mr. Jim Kohl, 520 a Road, came forward and stated he has been asked by the neighbors on Hawth a Road to speak. He stated the group he represents is not here to oppose the development, but to oppose the barricade that will prohibit traffic going through to 62nd Street. He stated Hawthorne Road is a local road and the traffic flow currently goes down Hawthorne creating too many traffic and safety issues. He stated the group supports the connection to 62nd Street to alleviate the traffic on Hawthorne. He stated there are 54 homes and 107 children on Hawthorne. He stated the group does not think it makes sense to put a cul-de-sac in. Residents are afraid that if a connection is not made, the traffic will increase. He entered into the record a petition signed by 107 residents who are in favor of the connection. He stated he knows there are dollars to upgrade 62nd Street. There are also other reasons to make the connection including access for safety vehicles and avoiding a very long cul-de-sac. He stated there is equal if not greater support to connect the roadway to 62nd Street. Mr. Barry Rice, 662 Fox Road, came forward and stated he sent a letter to the City Council indicating his full support for the connection of the roadway due to traffic 1 CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION FEBRUARY 7, 2001 concerns. He stated the City would face another problem with the 22 homes in the area when the proposed cul-de-sac is removed. He stated he knew the road was going to go in and the developer is a good developer. He stated he sees no reason why the City should not connect the roadway. Mr. Marvin Emly, 590 62nd Street, came forward and asked if the project is buildable. He stated he does not want to see a bunch of holding ponds that become stagnant cesspools that the City has to clean up. He stated the City should not be talking about this project if the West Shadow Ponds land is not buildable. Powell advised the subdivision would have to meet all requirements including storm water, ponding and septic issues. He referred to Miller's South Glen as a similar example. Staff advised the developer could meet all the City standards for the subdivision. Mr. Emly stated the ponds in Miller's South Glen are already bad. The City needs to find a way to make the water move. Mr. Tom Drow, 6317 Red Maple Lane, came forward and d h e to many of these meetings since the beginning of the project. One o e is cerns of the project was the extension of the roadway. West Sh ad nsidered to be a concept extension and does not mean that it is . He reminded the Council that approval for a project was given at 690 6 ' There is now a house there, which causes a problem connecting to �3� ��� •w Another concept was to connect to Holly Drive. The City Engineer h i ere are environmental challenges with that connection. Without the o er is no plan to extend the road. He stated there has been no conside+ . ffic " anagement to other subdivisions in the area. The road could have behen Miller's South Glen was developed. It has been stated that 6 °' tre �'ould take three (3) years worth of funding. It does not make sense to use three `' e o rth of funding for one street. He stated there has been much discussion reopen spaces and greenways within the City. He wondered if the City has set asidome land for that. He stated he believes the developer is a good developer and it is a good project. However, it does not make good sense relating to traffic management. Powell advised they did consider the extension with the recent subdivsion. A house was moved back to meet all setbacks in case the roadway was developed. This connection has been shown and indicated it would be done as development occurs. Typically, the City does accumulate funds for larger projects. Mr. Tom Brickner, 550 Hawthorne Road, came forward and stated he thought the connection would be made at some point. He stated Hawthorne Road is a very narrow road and safety is an issue. He stated it makes sense to construct the road to be connected. Hawthorne Road was not designed for a major connection. CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION FEBRUARY 7, 2001 Powell advised Hawthorne Road is 32 feet wide. West Shadow Lake Drive is wider than Hawthorne is. Mr. Tom Drow, 6317 Red Maple Lane, came forward and asked what the trigger will be to move the cul-de-sac if the development is allowed to be built. He stated that he does not believe the City can legally stop the development. He also asked if 62nd Street would be constructed first if no cul-de-sac were developed. Mayor Bergeson advised the Council has discussed some options for a trigger that include removing the barricades when 62nd Street is completed, when 62nd Street and Hodgson road are completed, and a specific amount of time. Council has not yet determined what the trigger will be. Mr. Kohl stated his group supports the extension going through as soon as possible. He asked for a show of hands of those present who support the connection. He noted most residents present are in favor of the connection. A resident came forward and stated he owns one of the propert build on. He stated he heard 62nd Street would be fixed. H something done. per wants to d like to see The City Planner advised the developer is wai to tell him to submit the final plan. The project has not yet been a Mayor Bergeson advised residents en- name and phone number to be notified about future meetings The City Planner advis • -r 'ling could be sent out about future meetings. Mayor Bergeson cort recess at 6:05 p.m. Mayor Bergeson rec vened the meeting at 6:20 p.m. APITZ AREA/SPIRIT HILLS, JOHN POWELL Staff advised Mr. Goertz has asked to address the Council about his intentions for his property. Staff referred to a map indicating the area. Mr. Goertz has requested a subdivision and submitted a very rough concept plan. Mr. Goertz stated he is looking for direction from the Council. The property is zoned R-1 and is within the MUSA. He stated he would like to go with a PDO for more open space. The plan includes single-family homes, twin and triple homes. He indicated he would like to keep the area around the townhomes as common area owned by the association. He asked for direction regarding the PDO. 3 CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION FEBRUARY 7, 2001 Council Member Dahl asked if the plan on display is the PDO. She also asked if Mr. Goertz has a plan for the single-family development. Mr. Goertz advised the plan is the PDO. He indicated he does have a very rough plan for the single-family development. The PDO includes 31 single-family units and 48 multiples. The single-family plan includes 60 single-family homes. He stated he would like to plat an outlot for future commercial development. The single-family development would have a different density and not have as much open space. Mayor Bergeson inquired about the intentions for the outlot. Mr. Goertz stated it is intended that the current business stays in place. A design plan will be presented when the Comprehensive Plan is completed. The design will depend on the type of zoning. Mayor Bergeson inquired about the street to the east of the property. Mr. Goertz pointed out the street and stated he has met with the County. The street would match up to Ware Road. The exit to Highway 49 would be right in right out only. Powell advised the City would want the roadway to line up wit Mayor Bergeson inquired about a new road to Highway s ° a• d a right in right out only is consistent with the County's plan. Council Member Carlson asked if there woul the County had indicated it is possible want the road to be aligned even if a accesses on Birch Street may b, Mr. Goertz noted the lo ligat Ware Road. Staff advised d be constructed. The City would constructed. Staff noted the two -(2) nding on the development. Council Member to : he does not like PDO's. She stated there is already too much traffic on Bir . PDO's have been discussed in the past for more flexibility. She stated she belie 60 homes can be constructed and still have open space. She stated the plan is premature because the Comprehensive Plan is not completed. Mayor Bergeson stated the City does have some density issues related to the Comprehensive Plan. There are going to be some multi -family homes somewhere within the City. He stated he sees no problem with mixing up single, twins and triple homes. He noted the City has that on the north side. Council Member Carlson asked how the City owned property will affect the plan noting the City may sell it to the County. Mr. Goertz stated he has discussed the possibility of a land swap with the County. Council Member Carlson advised Mr. Goertz to request a change to the land use map before the Comprehensive Plan is completed. 4 CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION FEBRUARY 7, 2001 Council Member O'Donnell asked about the density in the plan. Mr. Goertz stated the density with the townhomes is 2.1 units per acre. TOWN CENTER UPDATE, BRIAN WESSEL Livable Community Grant, Carolyn Krull — Staff advised an update will be given regarding the meeting with the Livable Communities Grant Committee held on January 25, 2001. Staff requested funding from the original grant be used for the Economic Feasibility Study. The Committee indicated funds from the original grant can be used for the study. Staff also requested the condition that had to do with land acquisition for rental units be removed. The Committee removed the condition and gave the City the latitude to work with infrastructure and potential land write down relating to a mixed-use plan. Staff noted the Committee was advised that the Council plans to complete the Comprehensive Plan by the end of March 2001. Ms. Carolyn Krall came forward and advised the Council the devel to make an offer to the Tagg's for their property for potential d noted that the problem with the plan is there are not enoug complete the access to the YMCA. Staff will request m Council next year. She added that the Metropolitan current plan. Ms. Krall presented the plan that was Committee. She compared the differ commercial and housing units. team is going She also adways to the Metropolitan ressed with the ivable Communities Grant previous plan relating to retail, Staff advised the plan a flexibility for extra acres for the YMCA. MOLIN CONCR # HBOR, JEFF SMYSER Staff advised a pac was distributed to Council from Mr. Douglas Miller. Mr. Miller came forward and read his letter to the Council that requested help from them to resolve the problem of Molin Concrete. He stated the problems include early morning beepers and the conditions of their permit. He reviewed the background of the project, complaints from neighbors, promises made by the company and issues raised in previous meetings. He pointed out that the zoning change to allow the company was a big compromise for the residents. The letter also indicated that noise is a huge problem in the neighborhood. He stated the problem can be eliminated and the requirements of OSHA still met. He stated he wants to resolve the problem and suggested the company start their work 2'/z hours later. Council Member Carlson suggested a higher berm be placed in the neighborhood. Mr. Miller stated it has been determined that a berm will not help eliminate the noise. CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION FEBRUARY 7, 2001 Council Member Carlson stated the company has indicated they must start their work at 4:00 a.m. to get their trucks out. She added that the City needs a copy of the latest OSHA regulations. Mr. Miller stated the equipment the neighbors are most concerned with does not relate to loading and getting their trucks out on time. Mayor Bergeson stated the Council needs time to review the packet from Mr. Miller and give staff time to research the conditions of approval for their permit. A report will be made to the Council. He urged the residents to attend the Planning and Zoning Board meeting and make comments before a decision is made on the CUP. Mr. Gordon Cable advised the Council he has called Molin approximately 35 times. Molin will not return his calls. The problems have been going on for 2'h years. CHRIS LYDEN VARIANCE, JEFF SMYSER Mr. Chris Lyden, 6275 Holly Drive, came forward and referre s „ ce request for a pole barn structure. He stated the variance was denied at i` Zoning Board meeting on a 3-3 split with one abstaining. He as ` o i to consider that Mr. Corson voted nay because the product EIFS wa . He distributed a copy of information regarding EIFS and stated red flags relating to this product. He stated he knows the Council is c with maintaining the spirit of the ordinance and being fair. He stated Trgot a variance and there are other neighborhoods that have not been ere is also a pole barn at the end of Holly Court. He stated it wou rant his variance. He invited Council Members to come and vie the roposed structure. Mayor Bergeson i .3 red ut a time restriction for the variance request. Staff advised a decision does no <r . made until March 13, 2001, to meet the deadline. Council Member 0' nnell stated he visited the site and looked at the surrounding area. There are only two (2) homes that would have visibility to the structure. Both those neighbors have indicated they have no objections to the structure. He stated he can see the risk of constructing a standard structure building on this property. He advised that he believes the building would be a good fit and he will support the variance request. Council Member Carlson asked how the proposed structure compares with the pole barn on Holly Court. Mr. Lyden advised the structure on Holly is a Mortan building with the highest quality materials. He stated the proposed Walter building has the same specs as Mortan building. Council Member Carlson requested information regarding the variance request for the structure on Holly Court. CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION FEBRUARY 7, 2001 This item will be on the regular Council agenda Monday, February 12, 2001, 6:30 p.m. VICTOR GARDENS/HUGO, JOHN POWELL Staff distributed a handout regarding information on Victor Gardens, a subdivision in Hugo. Staff noted there have been some changes in the plat since the name was changed from Wenzel farms to Victor Gardens. The biggest change is the developer is trying to develop more of a traditional neighborhood type development similar to liberty on the lake in Stillwater. With the original request for a vacation of Elmcrest Avenue, use of the vacated area was for a trail and berm. The new proposal shows a driveway access area will be used in the vacated area because garages are in the back of the homes in certain areas. Powell added that two (2) readings of the ordinance vacating Elmcrest were held but the ordinance was not published because the developer had indicated the plan would change. Powell reviewed the terms contained in his February 2, 01 memo to the City Council on this mater. Council Member Carlson asked what will happen to Elmcr e sed the gravel road will be taken out and the area will be re -graded. Powell clarified that the Police Chief and Fire i ew the plan relating to emergency access. Mr. Pratt, developer for the plan, c of the street in place of a trail. There will also be provisi Council Member problem in Clearw problem. That issu Improvement Feasib aii stated sidewalks will be on both sides 1 `'` smaller parks within the development. e trails within Lino Lakes. sked if this issue has any impact on the water pressure Staff advised there is no impact on the water pressure e g dealt with separately as part of the Cedar Street ty Study. This item will appear on the regular Council agenda Monday, February 26, 2001, 6:30 p.m. UTILITY RATE STUDY AND UTILITY OPERATING BUDGET, JOHN POWELL/AL ROLEK Staff distributed a copy of the City of Lino Lakes 2001 Utility Rate Study. Staff reviewed the proposed changes for the year 2001— 2003 relating to sewer and water. Staff noted the proposed rates do include full depreciation. Staff reviewed an example of what the new rates would mean for a typical resident and a low user resident. Council directed staff to publish the proposed rates. 7 CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION FEBRUARY 7, 2001 The Finance Director stated the problem with the old rates is they did not factor in depreciation. He reviewed the expenses and revenues over or under expenditures for 2001— 2003 relating to the utilities. Staff advised the Council must decide if the rates should be increased immediately or phased in. DISCUSS AFSCME CONTRACT, DAN TESCH Staff advised negotiations of a proposed 2001 labor contract with the AFSCME bargaining unit has been completed. The union membership voted to ratify the proposed contract last week. The City Council needs to ratify it before it can be adopted. Staff advised there are no language changes in the contract. Changes from the previous contract include: 1. A three percent cost of living adjustment, retroactive to January 1, 2001. 2. Inclusion of two (2) additional positions: Office M blic Services and Accounting Clerk -Utility Billing/PC Techn. 3. Uniform allowance for the two (2) Buildin ne Environmental Specialist ($355 annually, 49 contract) 4. Market adjustments to three (3) posi re' s 2%; Senior Coordinator, 4%; Community This item will appear on the regular Conday, February 12, 2001, 6:30 p.m. CONSIDER EDAC VA .._ N SCH Staff advised the ; C cy was re -advertised as a one-year term. The vacancy is a two (2) year term. `��-.lications were received by applicants that have been previously intervie 4 aff asked if the Council would like to re -advertise the vacancy again noting it is a t . (2) year term. Council directed staff to re -advertise the EDAC vacancy noting it is for a two (2) year term. COMPREHENSIVE PLAN UPDATE, DAN TESCH Staff advised the next Comprehensive Plan work session is schedule for Friday, February 16, 2001, 7:00 a.m. Al Brixius and the City Planner will be present. SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING WITH TARGET, DAN TESCH Staff advised the only times in February to meet with Target for a special meeting is on a Saturday. 8 CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION FEBRUARY 7, 2001 Council directed staff to call each Council Member directly to schedule a special meeting with Target. REGULAR AGENDA, FEBRUARY 12, 2001 Item 7D, First Readings, Ordinance 01 — 01 and 02 — 02, Rezone and Comprehensive Plan Amendment to Allocate 2.55 Acres of MUSA Reserve, and Resolution 01— 06 approving Preliminary Plat for Behm's Farm Park Addition, Century Farms Development — Staff will confer with the City Attorney regarding legal issues relating to his project. Council Member Dahl stated the Council has not put together goals for the City Administrator. She asked that check points be added along with the goals and also a way to include feedback and updates. Council directed staff to speak to the City Administrator about how to roceed with goals for the City Administrator. The meeting was adjourned at 9:15 p.m. These minutes were considered, corrected and appy a e ar Council meeting held on February 26, 2001. p Arum' Ry hel Gaustad, City Cl ®' John Bergeson, Mayor Transcribed by: Kim Points TimeSaver Off Site Secretarial, Inc. • PETITION We, the under signed residents of Lino Lakes, Minnesota, hereby sign this Petition in support of connecting West Shadow Lake Drive and 62nd Street, located in Lino Lakes, Minnesota. We are opposed to the placement any cul-de-sacs, barriers and/or barricades, which would prevent the connection of West Shadow Lake Drive and 62nd Street. Address sap ihJL r eA 1 LIN) &L) � SSo1 22f) 4-14,W4110111 1—tiO Vis, rn� 66D J r-CCULP-A,LCie-W- Si0 Flaw --142)(n s Oc1c1 531 it eui 5 t -fa n v‘n zz • da, cy,,v3 53,3 FIA 41:o rv) . Lino 1a16 -,s A 592 lawkawl / , . %/40 /..t•F� ,1 5 A/5,ifrWcnt-,✓ ,fd. L, NQ 24.c4,4, 'A/ 3 54.2- h% 4, lid'. MI.2 n 14 Soo? H6:.)7` ilO /Z. 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We are opposed to the placement any cul-de-sacs, barriers and/or barricades, which would prevent the connection of West Shadow Lake Drive and 62nd Street. Name Lkri tip b\aMaLOQ. Kcre'" /' t�T , e,e4-' me ; 4 raye-L,, Address 4/76 f c -/-4,-i-1 Rd 6s -/- (NA \ s/..(1\ 0.0ov- V\ 6st-- m 1- oqa. 1- \ lav vl L. (o51 -1 %1- 644:2- 413 '-4 2413 4c.LL o r.,V1 (o (- -/i7figolAerk %2/ 6 ( U'f4 /qi 7, - Oct N41)14/044 6ct-417-o 4 it tt(t L-r,,,t,)io,ut ha --/-46..,_enk 7'V 2 pc, 6S'/ 4/90 __ 3-2 y�- • • PETITION We, the under signed residents of Lino Lakes, Minnesota, hereby sign this Petition in support of connecting West Shadow Lake Drive and 62nd Street, located in Lino Lakes, Minnesota. We are opposed to the placement any cul-de-sacs, barriers and/or barricades, which would prevent the connection of West Shadow Lake Drive and 62nd Street. 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