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HomeMy WebLinkAbout05/31/2006 Council Minutes• • • CITY OF LINO LAKES NOTICE OF SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING WEDNESDAY, MAY 31, 2006 6:30 P.M. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Lino Lakes City Council has scheduled a Special Joint Meeting with the following groups: Environmental Board, Economic Development Advisory Committee, Planning & Zoning Board and Park Board. The meeting will be held on Wednesday, May 31, 2006 at 6:30 p.m. in the Community Room at Lino Lakes City Hall, 600 Town Center Parkway, Lino Lakes, Minnesota. The purpose of the joint meeting is to consider: The purpose of the meeting is to consider the importance of conservation development planning in the community and the value of such planning at a specific location. The subject site totals approximately 240 acres north of Main St, north and west of Lino Lakes Elementary School. The area has been noted as an important site from an ecological standpoint due to the existence of rare species and habitat. This meeting is open to the public. If you have any questions or need special accommodations, please call the City Clerk at 651-982-2406. Julie Bartell, City Clerk Name City of Lino Lakes Joint Council / Board / Committee Meeting May 31, 2006 Attendance Sheet Board/Committee or Address do)a, fif,e,n 1(4 024 C°C1A-Ci'l guitz jtj- �u (9,. /h? rc ui/�eJ CA,146„1„-a. (2",„ L- Soo -a -A Akr JO& Sch V G1 re erctti 1247--er \‘ 1... __. A '7 Ln v/ io?n1 ei%;d r?Oar-e( // p�z ,04c J3] OA 5 %IVe > t( Oi ss. c-fAc v&APIEV _C r e gncurd Eons C0-k-LA--ge-x4 JAS 1404.6er1 p7 _ ,9-tiao /96: et) e /Job& 61.7 ///9", r gi'060 2nr,0 Paal /hk1 PZg 0/9--AL/u- 02MS fe. 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P & Z MEMBERS PARK MEMBERS May 31, 2006 6:37 p.m. 8:40 p.m. Councilmember Carlson, O'Donnell, Reinert, Stoltz and Mayor Bergeson Keller, Kuschke, Schwartz and Corson Bor, O'Dea, Brouillet, Norman, Grundhofer, Milbauer and Helgemoe Hudan, Ladem, Reet, Tralle and Rafferty Montain, Taschuk and Lindy Staff members present: City Administrator, Gordon Heitke; Community Development Director, Michael Grochala; City Engineer, Jim Studenski; Environmental Specialist, Marty Asleson; Economic Development Coordinator, Mary Alice Divine; and Public Services Director, Rick DeGardner CONCEPT REVIEW: CONSERVATION DEVELOPMENT — NATURE'S REFUGE Introduction and Background, Michael Grochala - Community Development Director Grochala thanked everyone for coming to the meeting and introduced Mr. Jeff Schoenbauer, Brauer and Associates. Community Development Director Grochala advised the City is looking at an area that is very important to everyone in Lino Lakes. Staff has talked to developers about what can be done in this area. Community Development Director Grochala pointed out the 240 -acre area and stated it is intended to be single housing residential and is located within the Stage 1 Growth Area. Staff is focusing on a conservation development. He indicated this is a very unique opportunity for the community. The plan is to take what nature has given the City, reach public values and achieve an economically viable project. Development Design and Parameters, Jeff Schoenbauer - Mr. Schoenbauer came forward and stated it is very important for everyone to work as a collaborative team on this project. He stressed the process of this type of development involves a lot of give and take to maintain the public values and also make it economical. Mr. Jason Husveth, Ecologist, CCES Inc., came forward and stated he has been working with the City and DNR for the past several years. He stated the specific area has a very, 1 • • • 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 June 26, 2006. 39 41 )u1i 42 43 44 45 SPECIAL JOINT MEETING MAY 31, 2006 APPROVED very unique plant community. The area is in need of restoration and stewardship. The plan that has been put together would result in the rare plant life flourishing. Mr. Schoenbauer provided a power point presentation that included the conservation development background, public values and economic realities. Mr. Schoenbauer presented the proposed plan in comparison to a traditional development. Comparisons included number of residential units and proposed trails. He reviewed images, economic impacts and the phasing plan. He also noted the basic agreement parameters in terms of the developer and the City. Community Development Director Grochala introduced Mr. Rick Carlson and Mr. John Peterson, developers of the proposed plan. He indicated the developers have been very cooperative and eager to work with the City on this project. Discussion — Mr. Schoenbauer stated staff and the development team would like feedback to determine if they are going in the right direction with the project. Concerns and issues raised through the discussion included the following: 1. Impact on wildlife and breeding of wildlife 2. Creation of a wildlife and Blanding corridor 3. Destroying forest areas and mature trees 4. Management of stewardship 5. Water run-off 6. Philosophy of sub -contractors 7. Traffic 8. Construction of sidewalks throughout the development 9. Developer contribution to infrastructure 10. Enforcement and accountability of developers agreement The majority of those present indicated support for the project and believes the City is going in the right direction with this type of development. The meeting was adjourned at 8:40 p.m. These minutes were considered, corrected and approved at the regular Council meeting held on e Bartell, pity Clerk Transcribed by: Kim Points TimeSaver Off Site Secretarial, Inc. 2 $;6p44n', John Bergeson, Mayor