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HomeMy WebLinkAbout09/18/2002 Council Minutes• • CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION DATE TIME STARTED TIME ENDED MEMBERS PRESENT MEMBERS ABSENT CITY OF LINO LAKES MINUTES SEPTEMBER 18, 2002 : September 18, 2002 . 5:37 p.m. . 10:13 p.m. : Councilmember Dahl, Carlson, O'Donnell (5:53 p.m.) and Reinert : Mayor Bergeson Staff members present: City Administrator, Linda Waite Smith; .Community Development Director, Michael Grochala; City Engineer, Jim Studenski (part); and Chief of Police, Dave Pecchia (part) MARTY BOECKMAN, HOLTE POND MATTERE, JIM STUDENSKI Mr. Boeckman distributed a picture of the area in question taken when he first purchased the property. He also distributed information fit& ie Rice Creek Watershed District regarding the reason why the City should mitigate the pond. He noted nothing was determined at the Rice Creek Watershed District's last meeting. City Engineer Studenski advised the next meeting regarding this issue is Monday, September 23 at 9:00 a.m. Mr. Boeckman indicated the City may be exempt from the pond mitigation and that will be determined at the next meetin City Engineer Studenski stated that once a decision is made, staff has stressed that the situation needs to be taken care of as soon as possible. Mitigation should not hold the construction back. If it is determined that the pond does not have to be mitigated, work will begin in approximately two weeks. The pond was pumped one foot below the basement level this morning. The water level in the pond will continue to be monitored. Acting Mayor Reinert asked where the City would mitigate the pond. City Engineer Studenski advised the City has already been approved for mitigation in the Otter Lake area. Mr. Boeckman inquired about any delay from the contractor gaining access to the pond. City Engineer Studenski stated the contractor has not indicated any problem with gaining access to the area to complete the project. CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION SEPTEMBER 18, 2002 S. TRAPPER'S CROSSING DRAINAGE ISSUES, JIM STUDENSKI AND MICHAEL GROCHALA Community Development Director Grochala stated there are drainage issues specifically in S. Trapper's Crossing as well as throughout the entire City. A letter has been sent to all builders regarding erosion control measures being in place by Monday, September 23. The City will withhold all permits until the erosion measures are put in place. The City also sent out letters regarding non-compliance. Staff wants the erosion measures in place before the clean up work is completed. Some builders are refusing to do the work, which may cause legal action by the builder or City. Staff is still trying to get Mr. Hokenson out on Durango Point. Staff can issue him an ultimatum if Council gives staff that direction. Community Development Director Grochala reviewed the background of the drainage issues on Durango Point noting Mr. Hokanson had previously agreed to re -grade the area. However, several years ago, Mr. Hokanson did receive a letter from the engineering firm that indicated all criteria on the project has been met and accepted by the City. He added he does believe that drain tile and a top layer of sand and rock'," • ', resolve the drainage problems. Mr. Kurt Byron, 1150 Hudson Trail, came forward%and distributed copies of a petition that is being passed around by the residents. Thepetitioll requested that either the City or Mr. Hokanson remove the excessive sand from culverts. The damage has already been done and the culverts have to be cleaned out a soon,as possible. Nothing has been done on this issue in the last month and everyo*in S.Trapper's Crossing will sign the petition. City Engineer Studenski stated the City indicating that once the cerci responsible. for Mr. Hokanson is preparing a letter for the upancy was obtained Mr. Hokanson is not Mr. Larry Farr, 6432 Cherokee 1, stated the residents have had standing water for years and it seems that no one will do anything about it. Councilmember O'Donnell asked staff if the City has a plan to take care of the drainage issues. Community Development Director Grochala stated the problem is that the City is not aware of all the problems. Staff hears new complaints every week. Councilmember O'Donnell stated the City needs to go through the entire development and determine exactly what the drainage problems are. Councilmember Dahl asked if the builders are required to clean up rock, dirt, etc. every day. Community Development Director Grochala stated there is verbiage in the 2 CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION SEPTEMBER 18, 2002 • developer's agreement regarding that issue. However, the requirements that were noted in the recent letter sent to builders are only implied. • Mr. Byron requested a copy of the developer's agreement. Councilmember Dahl advised the houses in that area were supposed to be built as look outs. The look out lots that were changed to walkouts may have caused the drainage problems. Community Development Director Grochala advised that sometimes homes are raised to accommodate a walkout. Councilmember Carlson read a letter from ARC regarding the water problems on the McGuire property. The letter indicated the McGuire's are being advised to hire an attorney to address the problem. She stated she does not understand why builders can change plans midway through a project. She noted that she tried to look at the culvert on Cripple Creek and it could not be seen. 7 Community Development Director Grochala stated the Ci ' can not go back and right the wrongs done in the past. The City does need to t , comprehensive view of where the problems are and how they can be fixed. He suggeste . ving neighborhood meetings and advised there will probably be a surface water Management project this year. The question is who will pay for that project. The City intends to clean out on the culverts this fall. Councilmember Carlson stated the developer's agreements to make 4s to look at the ordinances and the y has recourse. Mr. Byron advised he will obtain the rest of the signatures from residents and bring them to City Hall on Monday. City Engineer Studenski advised City funds will have to be used for this problem and then later try to be reimbursed He added there are a lot of other areas within the City that also have drainage problems. Acting Mayor Reinert stated the City needs to have enough preparation time to conduct the neighborhood meetings properly so this issue can be resolved. Councilmember Dahl suggested the City Attorney draft a letter to send to the developers. Community Development Director Grochala stated staff needs direction regarding the letter to be sent to Mr. Hokanson regarding an ultimatum. It was the consensus of Council to direct staff to draft a letter to send to Mr. Hokanson • requesting that he comply within ten days. CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION SEPTEMBER 18, 2002 • SPIRIT HILLS COMMERCIAL DEVELOPMENT, MICHAEL GROCHALA • • Community Development Director Grochala stated this was discussed at the last work session. The Council had questions regarding the striping of another lane at Birch and Highway 49. The County has indicated they would not approve the striping of another lane at that intersection. Councilmember Carlson stated she would have a hard time putting commercial development on that site and backing traffic up even more than it already is. Community Development Director Grochala advised the traffic study indicated commercial development on that site will not make the traffic situation worse than it already is. There will be more congestion at peak hours. IHoted that he previously distributed a copy of Anoka County's comments and requirements for the roadway if development does occur. The Council has the option of turnig down all projects on that site until Hodgson Road is reconstructed. If the CouncilApp es to''approve the development the City will have to live with the traffic problems until reconstruction occurs. Councilmember Carlson asked if the County would allow the developer to put the turn lane in. Acting Mayor Reinert suggested the developers work together and discuss funding for the roadway and the development in the entire area. Councilmember Carlson expressed coneerntegarding two service stations in the area. She stated she does not want topiece meal the project. Councilmember Dahl stat he would also like to see the whole picture at once. It makes sense that the developers ould fund the roadway improvements if they want to develop the area. Community Development Director Grochala stated there are roadway issues and problems at the intersection. Dealing with several different property owners also causes issues. He advised the City has to take action on Spirit Hills on Monday unless the developer agrees to an extension. Chief Pecchia advised that making a bad intersection worse will impact public safety and more officers will be needed. Councilmember Carlson asked for a written statement from the Police Department regarding the public safety issue. • • CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION SEPTEMBER 18, 2002 Councilmember O'Donnell stated he does like the project but believes there should be some kind of road improvements before development occurs. Councilmember Dahl stated she is concerned about the traffic. The City does not have the roads in place to support the development. Ms. Margaret Marier, 6517 Hokah, stated she has talked to several residents in the development area. They have indicated they are not very excited about having a convenience store in the area. Councilmember Dahl stated she is not happy with the gas station because it does not fit in the area. Councilmember Carlson stated she could not support the development without road improvements. Councilmember O'Donnell advised he would review the:tral& study again before a vote is taken. This item will appear on the regular Council agend:Monday, September 23, 2002, 6:30 pm CSAH 49 (HODGSON ROAD) DISCUSSION MICHAEL GROCHALA Community Development Director Gros ala advised the Council had asked at the last meeting if the money is still available: for the project and if the County will build the project if the City agrees to the County's plan. The County Engineer has indicated the dollars for the project are being,identi fied fc other uses. The County Engineer will not recommend to the County Board moving forward with the project even if the City approves the plan with iii&butlined compromises. The bridge and intersection will be constructed in 2005. The"(itywillbe receiving a formal letter regarding this issue from the County. Community Development Director Grochala stated the issue at this point is not the availability of funds. The issue is if the City is committed to getting the project done. Ms. Lynn Heaser, resident of Lino Lakes, stated she believes the County has until December for the turn back funds. Community Development Director Grochala stated there is a specific time limit in which the County has to use the MnDOT turn back funds. Ms. Heaser stated she is supportive of the resolution. She suggested including the details of the project in the resolution. • • CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION SEPTEMBER 18, 2002 Mr. Bob Bening, resident of Lino Lakes, stated the development in the area is hinged on the road improvements but the Council can not agree on the road improvements. It is time to move forward. City Administrator Waite Smith advised the Highway 49 resolution is not on the agenda for Monday night. At the last meeting the resolution was tabled to the September 23 Council meeting. She asked if there is anything staff can do to the resolution so the full Council will approve it. She suggested the resolution should not be put on the agenda unless the full Council will approve it. Councilmember Carlson stated she would like to get the letter from the County to know where the City stands before the resolution is put on the Council agenda. Councilmember O'Donnell stated there is nothing in the letter that will change his mind about the resolution. He indicated he is supportive of the resolution. He also suggested the letter that the City sent to the County in June be referenced in the resolution. Councilmember Reinert stated he is not in favor of a four -lane divided highway down the middle of Lino Lakes. He stated he does not like the design and will not give in. It was the consensus of the Council to add the Highway 49 Resolution to the regular Council agenda Monday, September 23, 2002‘6:30' .m. ELM STREET/62ND AVENUE TRAF MICHAEL GROCHALA City Engineer Studenski advised Street and 62nd Street on Monda assessments and City policy reg the report on Monday. STUDIES, JIM STUDENSKI AND be presenting the feasibility report for Elm Sta; 'is working with the City Attorney on g assessments. Those answers will be included in City Engineer Studenski reviewed the details of both feasibility studies noting the next step in the process will be to accept the study and hold a public hearing on the proposed improvements. Overall resident concerns are drainage issues. Most of the funding for the road will come from State Aid Funds. The assessment amount for Elm Street is approximately $600,000 and $500,00 for 62nd Street. There will be a lot of right-of-way acquisition necessary for the 62nd Street project. He noted that currently there is not MUSA available on the south end of 62nd Street. This item will appear on the regular Council agenda Monday, September 23, 2002, 6:30 p.m. CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION SEPTEMBER 18, 2002 • PETE NADEAU, 6651 20TH AVENUE, WATER HOOK-UP ASSESSMENT, MICHAEL GROCHALA r • Community Development Director Grochala stated Mr. Nadeau previously moved a house to another property within the City. The property does have a trunk water main so Mr. Nadeau would like to hook up to City services. The cost of the hook up is $40,626. With the Bisel Amendment the hook up costs would be $5,000 - $7,000. If the house had been on the property when the utilities came through the cost would also be $5,000 - $7,000. Mr. Nadeau has requested he pay the assessment amount according to the Bisel Amendment. City Administrator Waite Smith advised a special work session to review City policies including the Bisel Amendment will be scheduled at some point in the future. Council directed staff to continue to work with Mr. Nadeau o s issue but the City can not exempt him from the current City policy. CONSIDER JOINING 35E COALITION, LINDA V ITE SMITH City Administrator Waite Smith advised the issue of a 35E coalition was raised at the joint meeting in Hugo. This issue was placed on the agenda so the Council could discuss it before a decision is made. Councilmember O'Donnell clarified that f would participate in the coalition. He indicated he is in favor of forming a co City Administrator Waite Smith indicated she is unsure about the costs of the coalition. The costs can not be determined until the number of participants is known. It was the consensus of Co cil to participate in the 35E coalition. SCHEDULE GROWTH MANAGEMENT WORK SESSION, LINDA WAITE SMITH City Administrator Waite Smith distributed calendars for September and October and asked that a Growth Management work session be scheduled. The Growth Management work session was scheduled for Wednesday, October 2, 2002, 6:00 p.m. REGULAR AGENDA, SEPTEMBER 23, 2002 Item 7D, Consider Resolution No. 02 — 117, Approving Variance and a Minor Subdivision, 855 Ash Street (Lindahl Property) — Council directed staff to include a copy of the Planning and Zoning Board minutes regarding this issue in the Friday updates. • r • CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION SEPTEMBER 18, 2002 There were no other changes to the regular Council agenda. The meeting was adjourned at 10:13 p.m. These minutes were considered, corrected and approved at the regular Council meeting held on October 14, 2002. ;i Ann Blair "City Clerk Transcribed by: Kim Points TimeSaver Off Site Secretarial, Inc. Berg on, Mayor 8