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HomeMy WebLinkAbout04/09/2001 Council Minutes• • • COUNCIL MINUTES APRIL 9, 2001 CITY OF LINO LAKES MINUTES DATE : April 9, 2001 TIME STARTED : 6:30 P.M. TIME ENDED : 7:45 P.M. MEMBERS PRESENT : Carlson, O'Donnell, Reinert, and Mayor Bergeson MEMBERS ABSENT : Dahl Staff members present: City Administrator, Linda Waite Smith; City Attorney, Bill Hawkins; Administration Director, Dan Tesch; and Public Services Director, Rick DeGardner Mayor Bergeson advised the purpose of the Board of Review meetin, review property tax valuations. Representatives from the County are present to answer Mr. Jason Dagostino, County Appraiser, came forward and s sent to review property valuations for taxes payable in 2002. He indicated he did ce��a so phone calls from residents who inquired about taxes. One major issue regarding tie in reas=� taxes relates to the bond issue for the School District. Mr. Gerald Clausen, 6109 Baldwin Lake Road, 1952. He indicated half of his property is ifl property valuations are just for the hous going up but the house is getting ve a lot of money just to get the hous neighboring property has a hig an easement that forced him the easement. has been a resident in Lino Lakes since He stated he would like to know if the He stated the value of his house seems to keep e should be going down. He added it would cost le to sell it. He stated the County has indicated the noted he has 2.2 acres and in 1953 or 1954 he had to sell s property. He also had to go to court to get the money for Mr. Dagostino stated in mo ca s the lot is broken down and the value is less if there are wetlands. In this case, only one lot is b 'ng valued. Mr. Clausen stated his lot is split and the back half of the lot is not connected with the front lot. The back half is completely swamp. Mr. Dagostino stated the back half of the lot has not been valued at anything. Only one lot that includes the house is being valued. The wetlands are not included in the valuation. Mr. Clausen stated he wants to know how the County determined the value. The value seems to be going up approximately $8,000 every year. Mr. Dagostino stated today's trends indicate it is a seller's market. The average property valuation in Lino Lakes this year is 8.5%. The home will appreciate unless it is in very bad shape. COUNCIL MINUTES APRIL 9.2001 Mayor Bergeson advised the City Council will take a recess from the Board of Review to continue with the regular Council meeting. SETTING THE AGENDA Council Member Carlson added Item 2A, Update on CSAH 49. The agenda was approved as amended. CONSENT AGENDA Council Member O'Donnell moved to approve the Consent Agenda, as presented. Council Member Carlson seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. ITEM ACTION DISBURSEMENTS: April 9, 2001 (Check No. 61458 — 61537, $90,654.40) Centennial Fire District proved OPEN MIKE Mr. John Hudgens, 6661 Pelican Pla citizens group for CSAH 49. He s roadway. He noted a noise stu d and stated he is present representing the like an update regarding any recent proposals for the ducted a few weeks ago. Mayor Bergeson advised e Cit t aware of a noise study. The City is aware of a traffic study that was conducted. City Administrator Waite S h stated she did receive a copy of a memo from the City Planner regarding the preparation of an Environmental Impact worksheet. The noise study may have been a part of that. Mr. Hudgens asked if there have been any new proposals from the County. He also asked what happened with the resolution that was sent to the County from the City. Mayor Bergeson stated the City has been working on reducing the speed limit on the roadway. A reduced speed will allow the County Engineer to design a different roadway. The speed limit reduction has not yet been approved. City Administrator Waite Smith advised when the County staff met with the Engineers for both City's, it was discovered that there are more options for the roadway if there is a lower speed limit. 2 • • • COUNCIL MINUTES APRIL 9, 2001 The request from the City specifically stated the City did not want a speed study conducted. The request from the City was sent directly as a request for a speed study. The study has been completed. The City requested its legislatures introduce special legislation to reduce the speed limit. The City is currently working with the Department of Transportation to lower the current speed limit. Council Member Carlson read an article from the paper regarding a Municipal Consent Bill that is waiting for action on the floor. She stated the bill would take away the right of the City Council to consent on highway projects. She continued stating she called Chris Runquist who has been in discussions with Robert Brown. Mr. Brown indicated he has met with John Olson. Mr. Olson indicated he would like to raise the medians. Mr. Brown did not offer any substantial solutions other than landscaping and lighting. Council Member Carlson added that Mr. Vandeveer has legislation introduced at this time. However, an amendment to other legislation would be very difficult. There are possibilities for other options. Margaret Langfield has also called asking for information regarding sue. No one was else present for open mike. FINANCE DEPARTMENT REPORT, AL ROLEK Resolution No. 01— 53, Designating Annual Depr Administration Director Tesch advised when the 19 setting sewer and water rates it requested tha amounts collected for system replacement response to this request, staff has prepar including these amounts in the rates system infrastructure and equipme rates do not take effect until A • The resolution also states tha infrastructure or equipme s t repla (3/5 Vote Required), Dan Tesch — ounc. dopted resolutions 01— 05 and 01 — pare a resolution which would designate epreciation) for that specific purpose. In ution 01— 53, which states the rationale for the annual depreciation for future replacement of nt would accumulate from year to year. Since the ation for 2001 will be prorated from April 1 of this year. ted amount will be reduced only by scheduled or needed Council Member Reinert ed o adopt Resolution No. 01 — 53, as presented. Council Member O'Donnell seconded the mo n. Motion carried unanimously. Resolution No. 01— 53 can be found in the City Clerk's office. ADMINISTRATION DEPARTMENT REPORT, DAN TESCH Consider EDAC Appointment to Fill Vacancy, (3/5 Vote Required), Dan Tesch — Administration Director Tesch advised due to the resignation of a committee member, there was a vacancy on the Economic Development Advisory Committee (EDAC). An ad was published in the Quad Community Press seeking applicants for the advisory position. The City Council interviewed three (3) applicants and on Wednesday, April 4, 2001, appointed Mr. Bill Hicks to serve the remaining two (2) years of the three -(3) year term. COUNCIL MINUTES APRIL 9, 2001 Council Member Carlson moved to appoint Mr. Bill Hicks to the Economic Development Advisory Committee, for the remaining two (2) years of the three (3) year term. Council Member Reinert seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. PUBLIC SAFETY DEPARTMENT REPORT, DAVE PECCHIA Consider Contract with Centennial School District for Liaison at Senior High School, (3/5 Vote Required), Dan Tesch — Administration Director Tesch advised the Lino Lakes Police Department has been requested by the Centennial School District to provide an officer for the Centennial Senior High School for the remainder of the school year 2000-2001. The Lino Lakes Police Department is requesting that the City Council approve the Senior High Youth Resource Officer Service Agreement through the Centennial School District for the remainder of school year 2000-2001. Council Member O'Donnell moved to approve request to enter into agreement with the Centennial School District for the Senior High Youth Resource Officer program, esented. Council Member Reinert seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. PUBLIC SERVICES DEPARTMENT REPORT, RICK G Consideration of Resolution No. 01— 52, Approvin Pu `' has_ reements and Authorizing Condemnation for Black Duck Drive Trail, (4/5 V'< dire ), Rick DeGardner — Public Services Director DeGardner advised at the Janus` 001, ity Council work session, the Council reviewed the terms of the proposed purchase ag emenwith the affected property owners to obtain a 15 foot wide trail corridor at the end of Blae for a public trail. The City Attorney has prepared the legal documents to execute eements with the property owners at 6993 Black Duck Drive and 6998 Black Duck Drive. c Director DeGardner referred to copies of the purchase agreements. Though the Reshanau Park E �'' ' om wners Association (RPEHA) has agreed to terms with the City to sell approximatel 4,952 e feet, restrictions in the RPEHA bylaws make it difficult and expensive to complete thi �� • n. Therefore, the RPEHA has requested the City of Lino Lakes begin condemnation proceed ng to acquire the land agreed upon in the purchase agreement. This requires that the City Counc direct the City Attorney to begin condemnation proceedings for the described property located in Outlot A and Outlot B. All provisions pertaining to the voluntary agreement for the RPEHA to sell approximately 4,952 square feet to the City of Lino Lakes will remain in effect throughout the conclusion of the condemnation process as follows: The RPEHA will be paid $20,000 The City will assure perpetual access for the RPEHA to its Outlots, including vehicular access to the boat ramp. Signage will be placed at the trailheads indicating that only authorized vehicles are permitted. 4 • • • COUNCIL MINUTES APRIL 9, 2001 The City will relieve the Association of its obligations with respect to the Easement and Option Agreement with the property owners at 6993 Black Duck Drive, and the Easement Agreement with the property owners at 6998 Black Duck Drive. The RPEHA will be responsible for any desired fencing along the proposed path. Board -on- board fencing is prohibited within 20 feet of the property to be acquired. Council Member O'Donnell asked when the trail will be developed. Public Services Director DeGardner advised the trail will be developed in the next 90 days. Council Member Carlson stated she thought there were more provisions in the original documents relating to this issue. She suggested a statement be added relating to the previous provisions of the Planning and Zoning Board and City Council. Public Services Director stated he is not sure what provisions Council ber Carlson is referring to. The agreement covers all issue of the City and the Homeowners A Council Member Carlson asked if the current agreement cov Planning and Zoning Board and City Council. Public Se concerns of staff and the Homeowners Association hav Council Member Carlson stated she is concerne Services Director DeGardner stated the fencing stipulations. s concerns indicated by the DeGardner stated all ng fencing along the trail. Public vered in the last statement of the Council Member O'Donnell moved t p::,v tion No. 01 — 52, as presented. Council Member Carlson seconded the motion. Mayor Bergeson thanked eve ` vol° d in this issue. This was a long process and the trail will be an asset to the commu ity. Motion carried unanimous Resolution No. 01— 52 can be found in the City Clerk's office. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT REPORT There was no Community Development Department report. UNFINISHED BUSINESS March 12, 2001, Council Meeting Minutes - Council Member Reinert moved to approve the March 12, 2001, Council Meeting Minutes, as presented. Council Member O'Donnell seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. COUNCIL MINUTES APRIL 9, 2001 March 21, 2001, Council Work Session Meeting Minutes — Council Member Reinert moved to • approve the March 21, 2001, Council Work Session Meeting Minutes, as presented. Council Member O'Donnell seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. March 26, 2001, Council Meeting Minutes — Council Member O'Donnell moved to approve the March 21, 2001, Council Meeting Minutes, as presented. Council Member Reinert seconded the motion. Motion carried with Council Member Carlson abstaining. NEW BUSINESS - None COMMUNITY CALENDAR APRIL 9, 2001 THROUGH APRIL 23, 2001: Board of Review/City Council Meeting, Monday, April 9, 2001, 6:30 p.m. Planning & Zoning Board Meeting, Wednesday, April 11, 2001, 6. .m. Charter Commission Meeting, Thursday, April 12, 2001, 7: Council Work Session, Wednesday, April 18, 2001, 5: City Council Goal Setting Meeting, Saturday, Apii 1, ; :00 a.m. Earth Day Celebration at Wargo Nature Ce rday, April 21, 2001 Police Auction at Wargo Nature Cent rda 21, 2001 City Council Meeting, Monday, 3, 2 6:30 p.m. City Administrator Waite Sised + e City Attorney is available for a closed session on April 18, 2001, 5:00 p.m. Council Member Carlson rues ed the Goal Session Meeting be changed to 7:00 a.m. to allow Council Members to attend t Earth Day Celebration. ADJOURN There being no further business, Council Member O'Donnell moved to adjourn at 7:15 p.m. Council Member Carlson seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. Mayor Bergeson reconvened the Board of Review meeting at 7:35 p.m. 6 • • COUNCIL MINUTES APRIL 9, 2001 Mr. Dagostino came forward and stated the following individuals inquired about their property valuations: 1. Mr. Gerald Clausen, 6109 Baldwin Lake Road — Mr. Clausen asked for an explanation relating to how the valuations were determined. Mr. Dagostino indicated Mr. Clausen was satisfied with the explanation. 2. Ms. Sylvia Marier, 1833 77th Street — Ms. Marier had a question regarding the Green Acre Classification. An explanation was given and additional research will be needed. 3. Mr. Ronny Marier, 1801 77th Street East — Mr. Marier asked for a breakdown of lakeshore valuation. This issue will require additional research. 4. Ms. Karen Lodico, 1107 Trappers Court — Ms. Lodico had a question regarding an equity issue compared to another property in her area. itional action may be necessary. Council Member Reinert asked if the County gave Mr. Claus o on arding his questions. Mr. Dagostino advised Mr. Clausen does have options. This act re reviewed and Mr. Clausen seemed accepting of the explanation. Council Member Carlson asked how the tax inc ase in 'no Lakes compares with others in Anoka County. Mr. Dagostino advised he has not yeti+ : tax increase with other communities. At this point the tax increase seems consi `.� eall noka County. That information can be obtained. Council Member Carlson ind'' he uld like to see a tax comparison. She asked if it shows a difference in valuation of, xistin o,.erties compared to new properties. Mr. Dagostino advised the ``mp ison does show property with and without construction. He indicated he will send the in ation to the City Administrator. Mayor Bergeson inquired about the current map and asked why type of cycle the County is one. Mr. Dagostino advised the County is on a four -(4) year cycle. He explained the map and indicated the four -(4) year cycle is how the process has been done in the past years. There being no further business to discuss regarding this issue, Council Member Reinert moved to close the Board of Review meeting at 7:45 p.m. Council Member Carlson seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously. 7 COUNCIL MINUTES APRIL 9, 2001 These minutes were considered and approved at the regular Council Meeting April 23, 2001. 451408aztatzlet Ry-Chel Gaustad, City Clerk John erges , Mayor Transcribed by: Kim Points TimeSaver Off Site Secretarial, Inc. 8