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HomeMy WebLinkAbout04/03/2002 Council MinutesCITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION APRIL 3, 2002 DATE TIME STARTED TIME ENDED MEMBERS PRESENT MEMBERS ABSENT CITY OF LINO LAKES MINUTES : April 3, 2002 . 5:30 p.m. . 8:30 p.m. : Council Member Dahl, Carlson, O'Donnell, and Reinert : Mayor Bergeson Staff members present: Administration Director, Dan Tesch; Assistant, Mary Alice Divine (part); Chief of Police, Dave P Development Director, Michael Grochala; City Engineer Director, Al Rolek; and City Clerk, Ann Blair omic Development art); Community nski; Finance THORP PROPERTY — MINOR SUBDIVISI UEST — JEFF JOYER City Clerk Blair distributed an information this issue. The information advised the C for a new house. The lot in question ha the existing garage exceeds the maxi Obviously, a variance would be nee City Planner Smyser regarding an application for a building permit arage on it but no house. The size of uaie footage for accessory buildings. e addition of the proposed attached garage. The Associate Planner began rg th=variance application. She discovered that the lot in question was . legal p : -1 by itself. It is part of a larger tax parcel. The two lots platted in 1948 (lye ryly combined. To split them apart requires a minor subdivision. The m muni lot size in the area is ten acres. The existing property is smaller than that and redu g it further increases the nonconformity. Mr. Jeff Joyer, realtor for Mr. and Mrs. Thorp, reviewed the background of the lot history and distributed a map showing the property in question. Community Development Director Grochala noted the City has no provision for an administrative subdivision. The subdivision has to go through the application and review process, and ultimately must be approved by the Council. Because the property is less than ten acres, staff would recommend denial of the subdivision request. Acting Mayor Reinert questioned whether the County, without the permission of the property owners, combined the property. City Clerk Blair stated she has discussed this issue with the County. The County assured the City that lots do not get combined without a request from the property owners. CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION APRIL 3, 2002 Councilmember O'Donnell inquired about the variance request for the garage. Mr. Joyer stated the garage was built in 1975. The setback for the garage was met at that time. He stated that Mr. and Mrs. Thorp did not ask the County to combine the lots. He further stated they were unaware that the lots were combined. Community Development Director Grochala stated the new garage with the existing garage would exceed the accessory structure requirements. Mr. Joyer stated Mr. and Mrs. Thorp were allowed to sell Lot 30 four years ago. Community Development Director Grochala stated the City Clerk at that time certified the deed in 1998. That should not have happened and the cil did not approve it. Mr. Joyer stated the sale of this lot is part of the Thorp's longi - irement plan. Community Development Director Grochala stated the go through the City process that will also include a v make Findings of Fact to support the request. Councilmember O'Donnell inquired about th Development Director Grochala stated this clause because the lots were at some poi proof that they did not want the lots c ion request would have to uest. The City needs to ther clause. Community excluded from the grandfather biped. The applicant needs to demonstrate Acting Mayor Reinert stated he i _. the subdivision request because they will be using the lots as they were inte d. e':er issue is the variance request. Councilmember O'Do ^ - d Id support the subdivision request but needs more information on the Councilmember Carlson stat she is going to visit the area. She stated she is undecided but is hearing solid reasons from staff why the subdivision request should not be approved. Councilmember Dahl stated she is also undecided. The County has to have something to back up their claim that the property owner did request that the lots be combined. Acting Mayor Reinert stated the subdivision is not a big issue because it fits in with the area. The garage is the issue. Both requests need to go through the City process. DEVELOPMENT/REDEVELOPMENT ALONG LAKE DRIVE, MARY ALICE DIVINE • CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION APRIL 3, 2002 Community Development Assistant Divine stated a discussion needs to be held regarding the development and redevelopment along Lake Drive on the south and north side of the interchange. The City has a new proposal from the Beard Group for the Village. One way to pay for that is to develop a new tax increment finance district. She referred to a map pointing out a possible new district that includes the Tagg property. She also highlighted the homes and businesses along Lake Drive that would be affected by the new district. She stated staff needs Council direction regarding this issue because studies and analysis needs to be done relating to this area. The proposed district would have to meet necessary criteria for a redevelopment district. If the Council wants to move forward a contract will be presented to the Council at a future meeting. Councilmember O'Donnell asked if TIF could be used for Community Development Assistant Divine stated the district district that allows for more leeway. The district can be use businesses as well as infrastructure. Councilmember O'Donnell asked if the district will lei be developed. Community Development Assistan as to what type of development can be done in Councilmember Dahl requested an update Communities Development Assistant Di distribute it to the Council. There are for sale. Staff will talk to all prope Acting Mayor Reinert inquired expressed concern regarding the the bridge over I35 and y certain projects. d be a redevelopment y types of type of development can e stated there are no restrictions ment district. the TIF districts within the City. stated she could update the current list and erties along Lake Drive that are currently once the Council provides direction. e regarding the proposed district. He already being put up for sale. Another concern is structed for at least a few years. Community Development 1rector Grochala stated the information regarding the proposed district would take q ne to two months to put together. It would take at least three months after that to develop the district. The earliest the City would see development is 2003. Acting Mayor Reinert stated there will eventually be commercial development in that area. He stated he does not want people to think the Council is pushing residents out of their homes to develop commercial property. He stated he does like having as many options as possible and it doesn't hurt to investigate the possibility of a new district. Councilmember O'Donnell stated the City should see if the area would qualify for the redevelopment district. He inquired about the costs of the study. Community Development Assistant Divine stated the study will cost $7,000 - $10,000. CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION APRIL 3, 2002 Community Development Director Grochala stated the cost of the study is eligible for reimbursement if the district is established. Councilmember Carlson stated she would also like more information about the possibility of a district. She stated she is more comfortable with the idea of a district on the southern portion of the area and wants to hear comments from EDAC. She expressed concern regarding Schwann's not wanting to sell their property and the neighborhood to the north of Target. Councilmember Dahl stated the issue needs to be explored but she is concerned about the cost also. She stated again that she would like an updated list of TIF districts within the City and asked if the bank would be included in the district. Community Development Director Grochala stated the b • , ould not be included if a redevelopment district is developed. FIVE-YEAR FINANCIAL PLAN, AL ROLEK Finance Director Rolek distributed and reviewed in alai' ��'ft of the Five -Year Financial Plan Years 2002-2006 noting the assum A • n that were used to develop the Plan. He stated a public hearing will be held on May �, hich gives the City plenty of time to amend the Plan. The Plan was develoa used as a guideline only. Finance Director Rolek also reviewed rev e wig' and without levy limits. Councilmember O'Donnell asked if , Co cil will be asked to approve the Plan because there is a deficit in the Pl.. h. ,_ `to be addressed. Finance Director Rolek stated the Plan will have to be s ro b Council. Acting Mayor Reinert ambers to review the Plan and compile questions for staff. Finance Director Rolek also iviewed the Capital Improvement Plan that included infrastructure and street improvements, park and trail improvements and equipment replacement. He noted the park and trail improvements are based on the referendum being approved. Councilmember O'Donnell asked if the Plan is a rolling Plan. Finance Director Rolek stated the Plan is a rolling Plan and will be updated yearly. Resolution No. 02 — 24, Setting the Public Hearing for the Five -Year Financial Plan, will be on the regular Council agenda Monday, April 8, 2002, 6:30 p.m. HOLTE POND CONDEMNATION PROCESS UPDATE, JIM STUDENSKI 4 CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION APRIL 3, 2002 City Engineer Studenski advised the Holte pond is in the Weber Addition outside of the existing easement. This issue has been discussed previously by the Council. The City is at the point of eminent domain to obtain the additional easement. Staff has submitted the necessary paperwork to the City Attorney. A time frame regarding the eminent domain process will be available in a few weeks. Staff will obtain bids to finish the work on the pond and storm sewer. Councilmember O'Donnell stated the City wanted to negotiate with the homeowner and only use eminent domain as a last resort. City Engineer Studenski stated the City is currently at the point of eminent domain. Councilmember O'Donnell stated the pipe will not completely solve the issue of water in neighbors' basements. If the homeowner keeps filling the pond the City can then eliminate the pond completely with the eminent domain pr • `;mss. City Engineer Studenski advised a schedule regarding this is future Council meeting. e provided at a YOUTH RESOURCE OFFICER FOR ELEMENTHOOLS, DAVE PECCHIA Chief Pecchia advised on March 20, 2002, th as notified it will be receiving a COPS in Schools grant award for one new 1 fficer at an estimated cost of $125,000. This is a three year grant and .ies to salaries and benefits for an officer hired after March 1, 2002. A tentative offer of employment appointment will be conditione exam. If approved, the new offic Blue Heron Elementary to Jessica Halloran, Senior CSO. The 1 completion of a physical and psychiatric be placed in the Centennial School District's new The City is required to kee.the officer on with the City for one year after the grant expires. Chief Pecchia noted information will be provided to the Council regarding the technology grant at a future cork session. The City may also apply for a federal grant to pay for additional officers in 2003. This issue will also be discussed at a future work session. This item will appear on the regular Council agenda Monday, April 8, 2002, 6:30 p.m. REFERENDUM UPDATE, DAN TESCH Administration Director Tesch advised Councilmembers will be receiving a memo in their mailbox from Public Services Director DeGardner regarding this issue. CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION APRIL 3, 2002 REGULAR AGENDA, APRIL 8, 2002 There were no changes to the regular Council agenda. The meeting was adjourned at 8:30 p.m. These minutes were considered, corrected and approved at the regular Council meeting held on April 22, 2002 Ann Blair, jty Clerk Transcribed by: Kim Points TimeSaver Off Site Secretarial, Inc. erg on, yor 6