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HomeMy WebLinkAbout07/24/2006 Council Minutes (2)• COUNCIL MINUTES JULY 24, 2006 APPROVED CITY OF LINO LAKES MINUTES DATE : July 24, 2006 TIME STARTED : 6:37 p.m. TIME ENDED : 7:27 p.m. MEMBERS PRESENT : Councilmember Carlson, O'Donnell, Reinert, Stoltz and Mayor Bergeson MEMBERS ABSENT : None Staff members present: City Administrator, Gordon Heitke; City Attorney, Bill Hawkins; Chief of Police, Dave Pecchia (part); City Engineer, Jim Studenski (part); Finance Director, Al Rolek (part); Associate Planner, Paul Bengtson (part); Economic Development Coordinator, Mary Alice Divine (part); and City Clerk, Julie Bartell OPEN MIKE No one was present for open mike SETTING THE AGENDA The agenda was approved as presented. CONSENT AGENDA Council Member Stoltz moved to approve the Consent Agenda, as presented. Council Member Carlson seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. ITEM ACTION Consideration of Expenditures: July 24, 2006 (Check No. 77156 — 77260, $577,704.24) Approved Centennial Fire District (Check No. 15252 — 15277, $79,725.92) Approved Resolution No. 06-116, Sale of Hydro -pneumatic Tank to the Town of Columbus Approved FINANCE DEPARTMENT REPORT, AL ROLEK Public Hearing on the Issuance and Sale of $2,460,000 General Obligation Tax Increment • Bonds Series 2006 C: COUNCIL MINUTES JULY 24, 2006 APPROVED • Consider Resolution No. 06-117, Awarding the Sale of $2,460,000 General Obligation Tax Increment Bonds Series 2006C — Finance Director Rolek advised the Series 2006C bond issue will be used to finance the City's $2,350,000 commitment toward the construction of the YMCA facility. The City's financial advisory, Springsted, Inc., received bids for this issue earlier today. • • Consider Resolution No. 06-118, Awarding the Sale of $570,000 General Obligation Utility Revenue Bonds Series 2006D — Finance Director Rolek advised the Series 2006 D will be used to finance public improvement projects for County Road 49 Watermain Improvements (in conjunction with the Anoka County bridge replacement project) and Lois Lane Street and Utility Improvements. Finance Director Rolek stated the City has received an upgrade on its bond rating, which will result in a lower interest rate on these bonds. Ms. Terri Heaton, Springsted, Inc., distributed and reviewed the bids that were received earlier today. She noted with the latest upgrade, the City is only three away from the highest rating possible. She stated this is very significant for the City and will save the City money. She outlined the reasons why the City was upgraded. She congratulated the City noting the City has been upgraded at a very quick pace within the past several years. Ms. Heaton recommended awards of the sale of the bonds go to the low bidder, Wells Fargo Brokerage Services, LLC. Mayor Bergeson opened the public hearing at 6:47 p.m. Council Member O'Donnell moved to close the public hearing at 6:47 p.m. Council Member Reinert seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. Council Member Reinert moved to approve Resolution No. 06-117, as presented. Council Member Stoltz seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. Council Member Carlson moved to approve Resolution No. 06-118, as presented. Council Member O'Donnell seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. ADMINISTRATION DEPARTMENT REPORT, DAN TESCH Permission for Use of City Property for Blue Heron Days Carnival — City Administrator Heitke advised the Blue Heron Days Committee is requesting use of the City -owned property, adjacent and south of the American Legion, to be the site of a "kiddies" carnival, to operate in conjunction with Blue Heron Days. The site will be used for this purpose August 18th through the 20th City Administrator Heitke stated staff has been in contact with the League of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust and the City's insurance agent to determine appropriate insurance requirements of the carnival firm, performers and festival sponsors to minimize any liability exposure to the City. 2 • • • COUNCIL MINUTES JULY 24, 2006 APPROVED Council Member O'Donnell moved to grant permission to use City property for the carnival in conjunction with Blue Heron Days, conditioned upon receipt of insurance certificates from all parties in the form recommended by LMCIT and the City's insurance agent. Council Member Stoltz seconded the motion. Mayor Bergeson provided the contact names and phone numbers for anyone wishing to participate in the Blue Heron Days golf tournament noting additional teams are needed. Motion carried unanimously. PUBLIC SAFETY DEPARTMENT REPORT, DAVE PECCHIA There was no report from the Public Safety Department. PUBLIC SERVICES DEPARTMENT REPORT, RICK DEGARDNER There was no report from the Public Service Department. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT REPORT, MICHAEL GROCHALA Consideration of Resolution No. 06-120, Authorizing Comprehensive Planning Consultant Services Contract with DSU, Michael Grochala — The City of Lino Lakes is required to update its Comprehensive Plan to meet the requirements of the Metropolitan Land Planning Act and the information in the Met Council system for the City. The plan update is due in 2008. City staff is requesting approval of a proposal for professional services from DSU, Inc. to lead the Comprehensive Planning effort. DSU proposes to complete the work program for an estimated $216,785 including expenses. All billings will be based on an actual time plus materials basis. As an optional service SRF has proposed the development of a Citywide Transportation Cost Allocation Model for an additional $15,804. The project is proposed to be funded by the City's General Fund and Trunk Utility and Surface Water Management Fund. In anticipation of the plan update the City has previously budgeted and set aside funds in 2005 and 2006 for this purpose. Additional general fund dollars will be required in 2007 and 2008. City staff will also continue to seek other potential funding sources including the Met Council's Local Planning Assistance Loan Program. Ms. Sierra Schlickting, DSU, came forward and outlined the proposed process in detail that was submitted by DSU. She thanked the City for the opportunity to work on this project. Council Member Reinert moved to approve Resolution No. 06-120, as presented as well as a contract with SRF for the development of a citywide transportation Cost Allocation Model for an additional $15,804. Council Member Stoltz seconded the motion. Motion carried with Council Member Carlson voting nay. 3 • • • COUNCIL MINUTES APPROVED Legacy Townhomes: JULY 24, 2006 Consideration of Resolution No. 06-112, Approving Development Agreement, Jim Studenski — City Engineer Studenski advised Legacy Townhomes provides for the construction of 21 residential townhome units on a parcel of land in the Legacy at Woods Edge Development. In accordance with the preliminary plat approval and City policy, staff has prepared a Development Contract. City Engineer Studenski outlined the provisions within the Development Contract noting Hartford Development Inc. has reviewed the contract and is aware of the conditions set forth. Council Member Carlson moved to approve Resolution No. 06-112, as presented. Council Member Stoltz seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. Consideration of Resolution No. 06-119, Approving Final Plan/Final Plat, Paul Bengtson — Associate Planner Bengtson stated Hartford Group Inc. has applied for a Planned Unit Development final plan for a portion of the townhome property within the Legacy at Wood's Edge project located on the southeast quadrant of Interstate 35W and Lake Drive. The final plan consists of the building plans for the units and the final plat of the first phase of development that includes three buildings and a total of 21 units. Associate Planner Bengtson provided the staff analysis noting the conditions of approval staff is recommending. Mr. Frank James, Hartford Group Inc., came forward and stated he is present to answer any questions from the Council. Council Member O'Donnell moved to approve Resolution No. 06-119, as presented. Council Member Stoltz seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. Consideration of Resolution No. 06-121, Approving Joint Powers Agreement with Anoka County, CSAH 14 Reconstruction Project, Michael Grochala — City Engineer Studenski stated Anoka County in cooperation with Lino Lakes and Centerville is preparing to award contracts for the reconstruction of County State Aid Highway (CSAH 14) from I -35W to I -35E. City Engineer Studenski advised the Joint Powers Agreement (JPA) set for the responsibilities of the City and County as well as the cost sharing for the project. The City's total share of the project is estimated at $381,092.49. The City's share of project costs will be funded by a combination of Municipal State Aid Street and Trunk Utility Funds. Council Member Carlson moved to approve Resolution No. 06-121, as presented. Council Member Reinert seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. UNFINISHED BUSINESS There was no Unfinished Business. 4 • • COUNCIL MINUTES JULY 24, 2006 APPROVED NEW BUSINESS Consider Approval of June 26, 2006 Council Work Session Minutes (Mayor Bergeson and Council Member Stoltz were absent) — Council Member Reinert moved to approve the June 26, 2006 Council Work Session Minutes, as presented. Council Member Carlson seconded the motion. Motion carried with Mayor Bergeson and Council Member Stoltz abstaining. Consider Approval of July 10, 2006 Council Work Session Minutes (Council Member Carlson was absent) — Council Member O'Donnell moved to approve the July 10, 2006 Council Work Session Minutes, as presented. Council Member Stoltz seconded the motion. Motion carried with Council Member Carlson abstaining. Consider Approval of July 10, 2006 City Council Minutes (Council Member Carlson was absent) — Council Member O'Donnell moved to approve the July 10, 2006 City Council Minutes, as presented. Council Member Stoltz seconded the motion. Motion carried with Council Member Carlson abstaining. COMMUNITY CALENDAR JULY 25, 2006 THROUGH AUGUST 14, 2006: National Night Out, Tuesday, August 1, 2006, 5-9 p.m. Environmental Board Meeting, Wednesday, August 2, 2006, 6:30 p.m. Park Board Meeting, Monday, August 7, 2006, 6:30 p.m. Planning and Zoning Board Meeting, Wednesday, August 9, 2006, 6:30 p.m. Council Financial Work Session, Wednesday, August 9, 2006, 6:00 p.m. ADJOURN There being no further business, Council Member Stoltz to adjourn at 7:27 p.m. Council Member Carlson seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. These minutes were considered and approved at the regular Council Meeting, August 14, 2006. Julian& Bartell, Ci Clerk Jo Bergeson, Mayor Transcribed by: Kim Points TimeSaver Off Site Secretarial, Inc.