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HomeMy WebLinkAbout08/22/2001 Council MinutesCITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION AUGUST 22, 2001 DATE TIME STARTED TIME ENDED MEMBERS PRESENT MEMBERS ABSENT CITY OF LINO LAKES MINUTES : August 22, 2001 . 5:30 p.m. . 9:40 p.m. : Council Member Carlson, Dahl, O'Donnell, Reinert, and Mayor geson : None Staff members present: City Administrator, Linda Waite Smith; Dan Tesch (part); City Engineer, John Powell; Economic D4yg Wessel (part); Economic Development Assistant, Mary Police, Dave Pecchia (part); Community Development Director, Al Rolek (part); and City Planner, Jeff Smys TOWN CENTER UPDATE ion Director, ector, Brian (part); Chief of e Grochala; Finance Update on Village, Mary Alice Divine — E nomic evelopment Assistant Divine advised the Market Study has been completeut is the printer's. The study will be presented to the Council at the Septem ork session, along with the preliminary application for Phase 2 oft ` :vable Communities Grant. The City of Lino Lakes has been accepted to partici' 1i. of the grant application process. There are issues that have to be resole ®.such ag mite control of the Tagg property. The application is due September 14, JADT Land Acquisitio advised the negotiations the Council at .< -: •tember September 10, esse : "ll» conomic Development Director Wessel 11. Staff is hopeful a proposal will be presented to cil work session with action being taken on Update on Lino L . `s Marketplace, Brian Wessel — Economic Development Director Wessel advised the proposal was discussed at length at the special meeting last night. Finance Director Rolek referred to the staff report that indicates the figures that have been discussed. He reviewed the details of the tax abatement and the requested financial assistance from Ryan. Council Member Carlson asked if this issue is going to be discussed further before action is taken on Monday night. Finance Director Rolek advised the tax abatement can be discussed prior to the meeting. 1 CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION AUGUST 22, 2001 Council Member Carlson stated she is concerned about the amount of money being requested and the rezoning to a PDO. She stated she needs more discussion before a decision can be made. Too much money is being requested and there are concerns relating to the plat. Finance Director Rolek stated staff has been in negotiations for many hours relating to the abatement. Staff has gone as far as they can with Ryan Companies. Council Member O'Donnell stated the Council does need to understand the road costs. Finance Director Rolek noted that on a $175,000 dollar home, $2001 per year of the City's tax portion would not be reduced immediately. Council Member Carlson referred to information regarding other an what financial assistance Target received from them. She inquired about e o gers. City Administrator Waite Smith stated the figure for ' ..e at aavailable increment and is TIF, not abatement. Council Member Carlson asked if anyone has appro Director Rolek advised staff has not approac the developer and the landowner. Mayor Bergeson requested staff provid e ro possible. Ms. Kathy Hansmann, resident concerned about the PDO. She di criteria and review of the c height, setback and lot c.: erage r parking standards, public services listed problem t' f the prof met many of the landowner. Finance downer because that is between rmation to the Council as soon as es, came forward and stated she is very d reviewed information regarding the relating to density, minimum open space, environmental design, traffic circulation, td non-residential structures. The information also She indicated she believes the development has not d should not be approved. Mayor Bergeson sta, Ms. Hansmann has raised technical issues and subsidy issues. Staff can review and ..ort back to the Council regarding technical issues. Each Council Member has to make up his or her own mind regarding the abatement figures. Council Member Carlson stated she is also concerned about noise issues relating to truck traffic, unloading and forklifts. Community Development Director Grochala stated restrictions relating to those issues can be put in the ordinance. Enforcement is always the issue. Ryan will be addressing the noise issues on Monday night. He noted fencing has been discussed. 2 CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION AUGUST 22, 2001 Council Member Reinert stated he needs a level of comfort with the amount of time relating to the abatement, not necessarily the amount of the abatement. Council Member Carlson stated she is also concerned about paying interest on taxes that the City is not receiving. Council Member O'Donnell inquired about the ramifications of not granting the abatement. Finance Director Rolek stated negotiations can continue if the developer agrees. Mr. Tom Vacha, resident of Lino Lakes, inquired about the option . r 77th Street. City Engineer Powell advised staff has looked at all the options process began. The Council can place conditions on the approva t since the 0 77th Street. Council Member Dahl stated she wanted the residents inv coming up with the options for 77th Street. Mr. Vacha stated the County Engineer indicated to him second entrance a right in right out only. The coun the costs. one option is to make the pprove that and help with City Engineer Powell advised the develo ;r ld n®agree to an intersection at 77th Street. An intersection at 77th Street wrai : -r issues. The developer did agree to a driveway behind the site that will conn . 77th Street. Mr. Bob Littke, Schwanns, state A 's corn Fly is concerned about the access of trucks and truck traffic. Community Developme irecto C7roc u. advised access was provided to the south for that reason and is part of ityproperty. The access will be a public street. Mr. Littke stateport the light at 77th Street. He indicated he just wants to make sur = . usiness has access. This item will appear the regular Council agenda Monday, August 27, 2001, 6:30 p.m. VOLKER/CRENSHAW MINOR SUBDIVISION, JEFF SMYSER City Planner Smyser advised Mr. Voelker has submitted an application for a minor subdivision to split off the eastern portion of the property at 7080 Sunset Road. The property is owned by the current resident, Jon Crenshaw. Mr. Voelker's intent is to create a new single family lot. A variance would be required because the proposed new lot does not comply with the minimum depth of 135 feet. CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION AUGUST 22, 2001 At the Planning and Zoning Board meeting, a motion to approve the variance and minor subdivision failed 3-4. A subsequent motion to deny both actions failed for lack of a second. City Planner Smyser advised staff is recommending denial of the application based on lack of justification. Council Member Dahl requested a copy of the Planning and Zoning Board meeting minutes relating to this issue. This item will appear on the regular Council agenda, Monday, Aust 27, 2001, 6:30 p.m. RAMSAY VARIANCE REQUEST, JEFF SMYSER City Planner Smyser advised, the Ramsays applied for a pmi R=to > ild a pool. He gave the background of the property in question. A pool was b l �wie e permit was obtained. Staff then realized the pool does not meet w a ytck requirements. The Ramsay's also want to construct a 6 -foot fence. The nexoor neighbors do not want the pool or the fence. Staff is recommending approval of the vari The Planning and Zoning Board recommen There is also the question of legal liabi regarding this issue. pool but not for the 6 -foot fence. pay to have the pool moved. nferring with the City Attorney Mayor Bergeson inquired about ors d Omission insurance. Community Development Director Grochala sit ,ed theity Attorney is reviewing all the information and will make a recomme City Planner Smyser adv Mr. ' sey wants the pool to remain in the current location and construct thoot fenc Council Member Carlson inquired about any safety issues relating to site lines or easements. City Ply er Smyser indicated safety may be an issue depending on where the fence is constructed. Mr. Ramsay stated he is okay with the City paying to move the pool, as long as there is no cost to him. The easy solution is to grant the variance for the location of the pool and the fence. This item will appear on a future Council work session agenda. CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION AUGUST 22, 2001 12TH AND HOLLY PRELIMINARY PLAT, JEFF SMYSER City Planner Smyser advised the Land Holding Group has submitted a preliminary plat for the northwest corner of 12th Avenue and Holly Drive. The Planning and Zoning Board reviewed a concept plan of the plat on January 10, 2001. The Planning and Zoning Board first reviewed the preliminary plat on February 13, 2001 and the item was tabled pending the TWAFAA, tree preservation plan and grading submittals. The additional information was provided and the Planning and Zoning Board reviewed the application on June 13, 2001. The Board recommended that the project be denied because of concerns related to access and safety issues; no neighborhood consistency and driveways located on the cul-de-sac. City Planner Smyser reviewed the staff analysis of the prelimina plat . dvised staff is recommending approval based on conditions. Council Member Dahl referred to the concerns of the Plan sn ' oning Board noting the concern that all lots wouldn't be part of the neireated. Mayor Bergeson stated there is no ordinance that sa s a @ has to develop neighborhoods. Council Member Dahl stated she would like, o see a ; e lots created into a neighborhood. Council Member Reinert inquired abou City Engineer Powell advised the reconstructed. There is a feasibi; indicated he would prefer not to Council Member Carlso eliminating Lot 8 and Co due to safety is he in would have to r condition of the road and additional traffic. h Street south of Trappers was quest on the Monday night agenda. He ays on 12th but more studies need to be done. the Planning and Zoning Board asked about Corson said Lot 1 and Lot 2 should be combined the Commissioners have a lot of experience and she : their recommendation in detail. Mr. Jeff Ruus came:frward and gave the history of the plan noting the staff comments and changes that have `"�_� en made. He also commented on the concerns of the Planning and Zoning Board Members. The developer does feel the plan complies with all City ordinances. Mayor Bergeson inquired about MUSA. City Planner Smyser advised the property is in the existing MUSA. Council Member Dahl noted the Environmental Board also had concerns about the driveways. 5 CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION AUGUST 22, 2001 Mr. Roger Jensen, owner of the property, stated he carefully selected the lots and they will be beautiful. The lots do meet the requirements and two (2) of them can not be eliminated. Council Member Dahl stated she is concerned about Lot 1 and Lot 8. She stated she would like those lots to be taken care of. Mayor Bergeson noted the plan is a legal proposal. Requiring a change not required by the ordinance may have legal implications. This item will appear on the regular Council agenda Monday, Aum 27, 2001, 6:30 p.m. WEST SHADOW PONDS — POTENTIAL UTILITY ASSES MEN.- RESIDENTS ON 62ND, COUNCIL MEMBER CARLSON tot Council Member Carlson stated residents are concerned a ut1. count of property they own on 62nd Street and possible assessments. City Engineer Powell advised West Shadow Ponds can bserved from stubs on the north side. The Council has indicated they will initiate t e r ction of 62nd Street. Sanitary sewer and watermain will be consideow,• 62 St' eet when the improvements are made. The Charter and 429 Statute will ply to ; , essments on properties on 62nd Street similar to the Ware Road project. City Engineer Powell stated construction osts and a staff recommendation will be made after the feasibility study is compl e . ul c hearing will be held and residents can petition out of the project. The Council determine how the project will be assessed if it moves forward. He noted that'S ma ecommend sewer and water not be included in the project. Council Member Carlson r ferred to the Bisel Amendment and asked if it will apply. City Engineer pwy referred esolution No. 98 —179, the modified Bisel. He stated he believes the Rise 1 not apply in this case. He explained the appraisal process used thatstipulates assessments can not be higher that the increased value to the property. The City orney will be a part of the assessment process. Council Member Carlson requested a general opinion from the City Attorney regarding assessments of property owners who can not subdivide until 2010. She also inquired about the City Charter. City Engineer Powell advised residents can petition against the assessments but can't stop the project. The City would then have to find another funding source to pay for the project. The assessments would be paid if residents did hook up at some point in the future. 6 CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION AUGUST 22, 2001 City Engineer Powell added that the Bisel Amendment and Resolution No. 98 -179 are a policy decision and can be changed by the City Council. Council Member Reinert suggested the policy be reviewed at some point in the future. CSAH 49 RECONSTRUCTION UPDATE, JOHN POWELL City Engineer Powell distributed information regarding CSAH 49 Reconstruction that included a schedule of meetings and comments. He noted the roadway being looked at is County Road J up to Lake Drive. REGULAR AGENDA, AUGUST 27, 2001 There were no changes to the regular agenda. City Administrator Waite Smith asked if Council Membe haretived an invitation to the Affordable Housing meeting next Wednesday. Council Members indicated they had received inv ation d at this point no one is attending. City Administrator Waite Smith distributed regarding the 2002 Proposed Budget noting the meeting starts at 8:00 August 24, 2001. The meeting was adjourned at 9:40 p.m. These minutes were considered_ rrected-fund approved at the regular Council meeting held on September 10, 2001. Jean , Dep C e >' - Jo : erg:' on, ayor Transcribed by: Kim Points TimeSaver Off Site Secretarial, Inc. 7