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HomeMy WebLinkAbout10/03/2001 Council MinutesCITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION DATE TIME STARTED TIME ENDED MEMBERS PRESENT MEMBERS ABSENT CITY OF LINO LAKES MINUTES : October 3, 2001 . 5:35 p.m. . 8:00 p.m. : Council Member Dahl and Reinert : Carlson and Mayor Staff members present: City Administrator, Linda Waite S Powell; Chief of Police, Dave Pecchia; Community Develop Grochala; City Planner, Jeff Smyser; and City Clerk, Ann Blai OCTOBER 3, 2001 t Dir ohn ichael BIRCH/TOMOHAWK DRAINAGE EAS <CQUISITION, JOHN POWELL City Engineer Powell advised the City process will cost approximately $10,0 property. Council Member O'Donnell an option. City Engineer P proceed with eminent do 1 s and then' Acting Mayor Dahl in ' uire issue. City Engin with the ditch dr the pond area has probably al w'ththe eminent do d that the eminent domain e cost of purchasing the e City was just going to mention that as cil should authorize the City Attorney to efully the property owner will cooperate. aunt of staff time that has been spent on this esident in question has been very cooperative enied the City's request to enter his property in compu i e staff time accurately but $5,000 to $10,000 egarding this issue. He recommended the City proceed mg. oted he c been sp -p Cit the n owner stated he disrespect ss. 'feed that if the Council proceeds with authorizing the o pro d with minent domain, and the property owner keeps the pond at , the City will not have to spend the dollars on the process. If the property not comply, then the City will have to proceed with eminent domain. He uld rather not use eminent domain but the property owner has been o other residents. City Engineer Powell stated the authorization to proceed with eminent domain is good for approximately one year. He asked for direction from the Council regarding this issue. CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION OCTOBER 3, 2001 Mr. Joe Zych, resident of Lino Lakes, asked what the acceptable level is for the pond and if a stake will be put in to monitor the depth. City Engineer Powell advised the Council could set that at any level they w . He recommended against putting a permanent marker in due to the burden on C aff of maintaining the level of the pond. He recommended the City grade the pond out at 896 feet. s Council Member O'Donnell inquired about the clay bottom option. City E stated that is an option but he does not believe any alterations to the . o d wi the problems of wet basements in the area. He stated he wants a s any future maintenance. Mr. Zych stated his concern relates to what should be done the pond could be pumped regularly. He stated his land is properties in the area and he is afraid it will drain into his yar like the pond pumped into the easement before the p assured there will not be a problem in the spring. area is done but the City Engineer will check on City Engineer Powell stated that even if the no guarantee it wouldn't flood in the spring slope. Council can direct staff to p pumped now to ensure a positive fl ct is co e indica ed he would eted so he can be es the work in the asked if n down the easement there is arantee is there is a positive basis and the pond can be Council directed staff to authorize the ouncil to proceed with eminent domain and have staff pump the water fro d to h ss, the drainage flow. Council Member Reine�aested that �' action of authorizing the City Attorney to proceed with eminent dome low for ough time to exercise all options. This item will be p.m. JIM CHARPE SADDLE CLUB, Jl r SER Ci Cit ouncil agenda Monday, October 8, 2001, 6:30 MBERG, TOM SCHAFFHAUSEN OFFICERS OF Officer's of the Saddle Club are present to address the Mr. Tom{;, chaffhausen, Saddle Club, stated the club has been in Lino Lakes for 33 years and is on the largest clubs in Minnesota. In an effort to continue with that, the Club had requeste`'direction regarding the addition of a larger site and expansion to have the ability for larger shows and secure the facilities. There was resistance from the neighbors so a steering committee was put together to find a new home. The Club has gone through 2 CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION OCTOBER 3, 2001 almost three (3) developers to purchase the property and is very confused about its future. He stated he understood the current requests from Heritage Development were being met but now they have pulled out. The Club does not know what to do because if it can't expand it has to move. Many different options have been looked at. Some. the members want to stay and some want to move. If the facility stays in its c # • cation, someone would have to live on site. Council Member O'Donnell inquired about the resistance to expanding th Mr. Jim Charpentier, Saddle Club, stated at one point they did try to and was told they could not do that. City Planner Smyser stated the City does have ordinances relati requirements. Council Member O'Donnell suggested including a live-in face when the indoor facility is built. Chief Pecchia advised this issue has been discus • s efore at eetings. He suggested obtaining the minutes from those e Council to review. Council Member O'Donnell stated the MU Council would have to allocate MUS at options for expanding the facility., the property in half. The dicated he is willing to look es if any options are available. Mr. Dan Ramberg, Saddle Club, asked e are any plans for Old Birch. City Engineer Powell state reconstructed. That will there is only one access to Mr. Schaffhause at as p: olve the p lub it co the bdivision one leg of that roadway will be em but it will help. He recommended that if from the east and not Old Birch. s not developable. Council Mem �. 'Donnell s e d previo`l s plats have gotten resistance because of traffic concerns and sues. ~" indicated he believes there is a plan for a new ent on hal • ` • perty. Ci dev where age Development has a plan that eliminated the n the south site. The plan calls for development only on the north site SA is located. Council will be considering that plan on Monday night. Mr. Scha i usen stated the resistance from the neighbors is not about expanding the facility but la traffic and noise from the shows. The shows have been changed because of neighborhood complaints. CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION OCTOBER 3, 2001 Council Member O'Donnell stated another issue is the Comprehensive Plan that was approved. The City has to start working by the guidelines in the Plan regarding the number of homes to be built per year. Mr. Ramberg stated he is very concerned about the future of the Saddle Clu the property can't be sold the Club has to expand and certain issues will have to Council Member Reinert suggested the possibility of having homes adjace Club that are a part of the Club. He stated that may solve security problem issues. City Planner Smyser advised the site is guided for residential de Growth Boundary that includes the whole site. The houses wou and that may not be economically feasible. There are also a -t1 Mr. Charpentier stated the Club needs to have this settled on stays on the current property someone has to live on to Phase I tilities site. y or anon er. If the Club City Administrator Waite Smith stated a decisio. elopment plan will be made on Monday night. If that plan is de .` m _ :` ® do more research about options for the property and those options c«` a discus er. This item will appear on the regular C it°°"a� da Mo �< , October 8, 2001, 6:30 p.m. PUBLIC SAFETY DEPARTME ` = VE PECCHIA Update on Ramsay Pool M contacted a pool company company will build a ne $3,600. Hopefully, more The Ramsay's know variance request. This item will will e and rest a9 a ation wi Proposed ab in th advised the Police Department the p`: of and give a one-year warranty. Another the other site. The cost of this will be under e available at the closed meeting on Monday. n this and staff is recommending denial of the ar Co eil agenda Monday, October 8, 2001, 6:30 p.m. elating to Meth Labs — Chief Pecchia advised the City and probably will in the future. He distributed and relating to meth labs noting action will be requested at a He asked that ouncil Members contact him regarding any questions re fut prior 'next work session. This item X11 be discussed further at the October 17, 2001, Council work session. CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION OCTOBER 3, 2001 Introduce Survey of Penalties for Violation of Liquor Licenses, for Discussion Purposes — Chief Pecchia distributed and reviewed a Survey of Penalties for Violation of Liquor Licenses. He noted there is nothing that limits the authority of the Council to suspend up to 60 days, revoke license, or impose a civil fine not to exceed, 000, provided the license holder has had the opportunity for a hearing. Chief Pecchia indicated the Police Department will be doing four -(4) comp a year. Council Member Reinert inquired about the fine for off -sale 3.2 malt. hi stated that fine is geared toward youth and to let convenience stor responsible. Chief Pecchia asked that Council Members review the info further at the next work session. Based on the recommendation fr, : o 1 put a packet together for license holders. The Council will then a. the guielmes by ordinance or policy. Council Member O'Donnell inquired about theations. Chief Pecchia advised the violations are set up on Acting Mayor Dahl inquired as to whether the available training after the second Chief Pecchia stated he believes lic Council Member O'Donnell the Council has to review s This item will be discusse TOWN CENTE Update on Li Director Grocha d.ment agreem he agr icense holders to complete eed to be revoked if there are violations. Thi Octo guidelines will be established before nse holders. 7, 2001, Council work session. lace, hael Grochala — Community Development ty is currently in the process of finishing the City Attorney is reviewing it and sending it to Ryan for t will be included in the Friday update. ppear the C nsent agenda at the regular Council meeting Monday, 01, 6:30 p.m. Update o = JADT Purchase, Michael Grochala — Community Development Director Grochala a sed that part of the development agreement will include the purchase agreement for the JADT piece of property the City is selling to Ryan Companies in the amount of $167,258. CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION OCTOBER 3, 2001 The City is also working with JADT on a purchase agreement. He referred to a map and pointed out the portion of property the City will be purchasing and selling to Ryan Companies. He reviewed the details of the purchase agreement noting the City is trying to expedite the McDonalds project. Staff anticipates closing with Mr. Baylor on October 9, 2001. Ryan Compani close on the purchase of the property as soon as possible. The first reading, ordinance will take place on Monday night. Community Development Director Grochala added that McDonalds is :oing Planning and Zoning Board next week. Council will review the r 22, 2001. This item will appear on the regular Council agenda Mond. O +y: 200 ::30 p.m. CSAH 49 RECONSTRUCTION UPDATE, JOHN PO City Engineer Powell distributed a copy of a memo for the Highway 49 project. The second meetin group than was present at the first meeting. ompson, facilitator ay with a smaller The memo outlined the meeting summary, and a tabulation of the result of comments from the meeting held o City Engineer Powell also distribut Highway 49 as a two -(2) lane roadway Group. opy of the proposal for the reconstruction of the Lino Lakes Citizens for Safe Roads City Engineer Powell no discussions. The next me JOINT MEETING? City Administra the Preparation i a luded a copy o on the h -ire going well and there have been good 5, 2001, and a phone hot line has been set up. MENTAL BOARD, LINDA WAITE SMITH distrib d and reviewed an information sheet regarding uncil/Environmental Board meeting. The handout o. 04 — 98, which established the Environmental Board. hould be considered and clarified within the City Council City `"°i strator Waite Smith noted the purpose of the meeting is to clarify the role of the En ' nmental Board within the City and also address other issues. Council MFber O'Donnell asked what is being done about the vacancies on the Board. City Administrator Waite Smith stated the City is waiting until after the joint meeting to fill the vacancies so the requirements for the Board are better defined. 6 CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION OCTOBER 3, 2001 Acting Mayor Dahl stated she has heard the Board is concerned about the vacancies and they do not feel the Council takes their recommendations seriously. Community Development Director Grochala stated the problem is that so w -` * f their recommendations are not attainable. City Administrator Waite Smith added that another problem is the City doe specific environmental ordinances in place yet. An agenda will be set for included in the Friday updates. She indicated she will speak to Council M individually regarding their suggestions for the joint meeting. REGULAR AGENDA, OCTOBER 8, 2001 There were no changes to the regular agenda. The meeting was adjourned at 8:00 p.m. These minutes were considered, corrected and appyar Council meeting held on October 22, 2001. az Ann Bl r, City Clerk i -.A rgeson, Mayor Transcribed by: Kim Points TimeSaver Off Site Secre 7