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HomeMy WebLinkAbout12-18-84 CCMLAKE ELMO CITY COUNCIL MINUTES DECEMBER 18, 1984 lu � t'AUU Ij Mayor Eder called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. in the City Council Chambers. Present: Dunn, Fraser, Mazzara, Morgan, Administrator Klaers, Engineer Bohrer. 1. Agenda M/S/P Fraser/Morgan - To adopt the agenda as amended: Add 7B - Charles Dayton representing the property owners on Sunfish Lake. (Motion carried 5-0) 2. Minutes M/S/P Morgan/Fraser - To approve the minutes of the 12-4-84 City Council meeting as presented. (Motion carried 5-0) 3. Claims M%S/P Morgan/Mazzara - To approve claims 85584 thru 85632 as presented. (Motion carried 5-0) Mazzara questioned claim #85604 to Eckberg, Lammers & Briggs in the amount of $465.00 for legal fees. The Administrator responded this fee was for services that could not be handled by our City Attorney because of a potential conflict of interest. ,4. Presentation by Mike Ayers, Washington County Community Health Services, on the final report of the Washington/Ramsey County Sanitary Landfill Committee. Mr. Ayers presented the Ramsey/Washington County Sanitary Landfill Advisory Committee Report (which is on file at the City office for public review) and stated that the purpose of the advisory committee was to evaluate all the alternatives of supplying a safe source of drinking water to the residents that have been adversely affected by the migration of contaminants from the landfill as well as those residents that could potentially be affected if the conditions continue to digress in the area. This report was presented to the Washington County Board by the Committee on 12-18-84 with no action or no response requested from the County Board at this time. The next step the County Board has authorized the advisory staff to do is to present the findings of this report in a public meeting for the citizens of Lake Elmo. The purpose of the public meeting is to give the citizens an opportunity to get a copy of the report and present their positions on the findings from the committee. The Washington/Ramsey County Boards will be asked to be present at this public meeting to listen to the position of the people. Following that, the Washington County Administrator will contact the Ramsey County Administrator for the purposes of setting up a workshop between both Board's to decide what alternative they would �_ be willing to proceed with, and give direction to the staff. LAKE ELMO CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 12-18-84 PAGE 2 The public meeting has been tentatively set for Tuesday, January 15, 1985 at the Lake Elmo Elementary School from 7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. The County's Consultant will prepare a 1984 year-end summary on what work has been done at the landfill site. The residents of the area will be given an opportunity to understand the current Consent Order By Response that the County has entered into with the State of Minnesota. Ayers stated that it is anticipated that the Counties will make a decision before the end of January, 1985. After the public meeting, and after Lake Elmo has heard input from the citizens, if the City would like to take a position and express that position to the respective Commissioner's and Board's, that would be appropriate. 5. Presentation by the Fire Chief, Fran Pott, on the proposed Fire Department Bylaw changes. The Council was uncertain as to what changes were actually made in the bylaws as they did not have the previous bylaws available for comparison. M/S/P Fraser/Dunn - To table a recommendation on the proposed Fire Department Bylaw changes until a better understanding of what these changes consist of is provided for Council review. (Motion carried 5-0) M/S/P Eder/Dunn - To instruct the City Administrator to write Bruce Kuettner apologizing for the City's neglect in not taking action on his resignation at the appropriate time, to acknowledge his service to the Fire Department, and to formally accept his resignation from the Fire Department. (Motion carried 4-1 <Fraser?) Fraser stated that at the time the resignation was submitted, the letter raised a number of questions, and some of the questions pertain to the safety of the City with regard to the Fire Department. That subject has never been publicly discussed. To accept the resignation is to put something to rest that shouldn't be put to rest. It would be better to defer accepting this resignation until these things have been looked at. The letter of resignation seemed to indicate a difference of opinion between the person who is resigning and the present administration of the department. When someone has given very good service for many years, and then choses to submit a resignation for those sorts of reasons, the body that has the responsibility (the City Council) needs to look at those reasons. Additionally, by accepting that resignation the persons entitlement to the retirement benefit would be eliminated. Eder stated the Administrator could verify it, but does not think that once a fire department member reaches ten years of service, they would not lose their retirement benefits. Also, there was extensive discussion between the City Administrator, Fire Chief, Mr. Kuettner and others. All of the questions have not been resolved, but at least there has been discussion of the issues and it is up to the new Council to look forward as to what degree of emphasis should be put on this. They also have the recommendation that they should restudy the Fire Department procedures. LAKE ELMO CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 12-18-84 PAGE 3 Fraser stated she very strongly brought this issue to the attention of the City Administrator, who in her judgement looked at this very slowly over a considerable period of time, and while the door, y:not be closed, there was no inclination to really deal with the is .: She is not aware of anyone else on the Council making much -:push to deal with the issue, and it is something that needs to be addressed. 6. City Engineer's Report A. Public Hearing for the vacation of the right--of-way relating to the 1984 MSA Project. Pursuant to published notice, this public hearing was opened at 7:47 p.m. in the City Council chambers. The Engineer stated that the 1984 MSA project realigned the roads of 47th, Julep and 45th because of requirements on the type of curves that are allowed on an MSA street. Now that the street has been realigned, some previously acquired right-of-way is no longer required. The purpose of this hearing is to officially vacate this right-of-way and return the property to the owners. The property owners affected are Mr. and Mrs. Berchens (approximately .657 acres), and Mrs. Myrtle Eder (approximately .674 acres). The Engineer further pointed out there is a small piece of land (that would be returned to Mrs. Eder) that is odd -shaped and the terrain is hilly. He would ask the owner (if she was present) if she would like to have that piece of property returned or not. It may not be useful to the property owner, but it would add to the gross land area, and would be a decision made by the property owner. There were no residents present to offer comments for or against this proposal, and the public hearing was closed at 7.57 p.m. M/S/P Morgan/Mazzara - To adopt Resolution 84-77 authorizing the vacation of the unused portion of the right-of-way along 45th, Julep and 47th relating to the road realignment of the 1984 MSA project. (Motion carried 4-0-1 <Eder>) Eder acknowledged that his mother is Myrtle E. Eder, and that in the last half of 1984 he has had some economic interest in the products of the land, but has no ownership in the land. B. Loetscher/Dickhausen simple lot subdivision and zoning code lot size variance at 3063 Jamley Avenue. The Administrator stated that the Building Official has indicated that the well is substantially completed, so the conditions requested by the Planning Commission and City Engineer have been met. The quit claim deeds are in the City Attorney's office. M/S/P Mazzara/Morgan - To adopt Resolution 84-78 approving the simple lot subdivision and zoning code lot size variance for Daniel Dickhausen at 3053 Jamley Avenue North and 9051 31st Street North. ( (Motion carried 5-0) LAKE ELMO CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 12-18-84 PAGE 4 C. Escrow release for Teal Pass Estates The Engineer reported that a final inspection of Jasper Way within Teal Pass Estates was performed and finds it ready for final acceptance by the City. The Maintenance Foreman has also inspected the street and has no concerns regarding acceptance of this street. As -built drawings and certification of conformance have been received, and all of the conditions of the developers agreement have been met, and.recommended that the final remaining escrow be released. M/S/P Morgan/Mazzara - To adopt Resolution 84-79 accepting Jasper Way within Teal Pass Estates as a public street in Lake Elmo. (Motion carried 5-0) M/S/P Mazzara/Morgan - To release the final escrow in the amount of $8,331.25 to Ken Neudahl, Teal Pass Estates, as the street (Jasper Way) has been constructed to City standards, was inspected, and met with the approval of the City Engineer. (Motion carried 5-0) D. Other (None) 7. Presentations A. Dick Herold and Don Wisniewski from the Washington County Public Works Department regarding the Regional Park entrance from I-94 to loth Street. Mr. Herold and Mr. Wisniewski made a slide presentation on the preliminary layout of County Road 19B, between I-94 and 10th Street. (A copy of this plan is on file at the City Office for public review). Mr. Wisniewski stated this is proposed to be a 1986 construction project, so if the primary parts of the final design can be completed this winter, they would be able to pruchase right-of-way, and in late fall of 1985 and spring of 1986 let the contract for this construction. The County would like comments from the City of Lake Elmo, before the end of January, regarding this proposal so that it can proceed with the final design. Dorothy Lyons had several questions on this proposal. Mayor Eder suggested that she put her concerns with this proposal in writing so that they can be addressed by the new City Council. B. Charles Dayton representing the property owners on Sunfish Lake. Mr. Dayton stated he is before the Council because of the long standing problem with water levels on Sunfish Lake resulting in part from the pumping out of Lake Jane into City Park Pond. Mr. Dayton acknowledged the proposed 509 Plan, but feels that it could be years before the Plan is actually agreed upon, and years more before such a plan could be implemented. Mr. Dayton pointed out that there is an immediate problem on Sunfish Lake, which gets worse every year. The water level is now at a point where trees of the age of 170 years old are inundated and dying, and there is no certainty as to the level which the lake will ultimately LAKE ELMO CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 12-18-84 PAGE 5 reach. His purpose in appearing before the Council is not to discuss the damages for loss of land or damages for loss of trees. That is another matter that will be addressed separately. The concern of the property owners is the lack of certainty on what the lake level might be. It creates a particular problem when attempting to sell a piece of property on Sunfish because there is no assurance that any landowner can give to perspective purchasers that the lake will stop rising at any particular point. Mr. Dayton noted that when the DNR permit was first issued to pump from Lake Jane to City Park Pond, it provided for the pumping of 800 acre feet. It was amended one year later to increase that to 1600 acre feet, with an emergency provision for an addiional 800 acre feet. When the permit was first issued, it provided for a maximum level in City Park Pond of 903. The reason that City Park Pond's level is important is that it creates a head of water which as it goes down, flows thru the glacial sands and gravel and into Sunfish Lake. This was proven by boring tests and a geological - hydrological analysist that was done. Therefore, the level that was established in the permit for City Park Pond had a reason, and that was to limit the amount of water going into City Park Pond so there would be some control on the amount of water going into Sunfish Lake. In 1983, that was amended whereby the level now in the permit was increased from 903 to 908. The City amended its permission to the VBWD first to 908 and then to 913 for City Park Pond. As a result, the level of Sunfish Lake has continued to rise. It was agreed between the residents of Sunfish Lake and the City Council back in the mid -seventies, that the pumping would stop when the level of Sunfish Lake reached the level of 8911 feet. There has been no determination by DNR of the OHWM of Sunfish Lake. There is one that will commence shortly. There is an informal determination by DNR that the OHWM of Sunfish Lake is 896.4. The present level of Sunfish Lake is about four feet higher than that. The City Park Pond permit level is 908 feet in the DNR permit. Last summer, the level of City Park Pond exceeded that by two feet, so the VBWD is in violation of its DNR permit. Mr. Dayton pointed out that if he was to commence a lawsuit on behalf of the residents on Sunfish Lake before April 1, 1985, he would have to start a lawsuit about February 15, 1985. He does not want to start a lawsuit, but would like to propose to the City Council, VBWD, DNR and to the Tri-Lake group, establishing a working committee to meet during the month of January to see if there is an opportunity to come up with an agreement which would be satisfactory to the residents on Sunfish Lake. The Sunfish Lake residents realize that there are some problems upstream, and that a lot of people have water problems, and they understand that there may have to be some compromise from the level they thought they had back in 1976 of 894, but they do want some certainty as to what the levels will be. It is not acceptable to the residents on Sunfish Lake to watch the levels continue to rise a foot or two every year, with no end in sight. Mr. Dayton proposed that the City Council (and will make the same proposal to the other bodies involved) designate a staff member, and perhaps a member of the City Council to participate in a discussion of this type commencing in mid -January. LAKE ELMO CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 12-18-84 PAGE 6 Mr. Dayton will put his proposal in a written form to all parties involved. The desire of the residents on Sunfish Lake is to establish an agreement that would control the level on Sunfish Lake; however, there may be a number of other benefits that could flow from such a committee. The desired goal is to avoid the expense of litigation for all of the parties involved. This item will be on the January 8, 1985 City Council agenda. The representatives from VBWD will be invited to this meeting. 8. City Council Report A. Laura Fraser - Public availability of City Council Packets. M/S/P Fraser/Mazzara - That a copy of the entire City Council agenda packet, which is sent out to the Council members prior to each meeting, be made available for public inspection at the -City Office at the time which packets are sent out to the entire Council. (Motion carried 5-0) Morgan pointed out that at times these packets contain confidential or sensative material, and that the staff should be careful as to what information is included in these packets. B. Mike Mazzara - Waste -to -Energy Update Mazzara informed the Council that the mass -burn Waste -To -Energy Plant will not be located in Lake Elmo. The technology will be different it will be an RDF Plant and will be located in Newport, and the proposed vendor is NSP. The Counties will be guaranteeing at least 900 tons of trash per day to this plant in Newport. Originally, the mass -burn plant was proposed to cost between $60 and $100 million. This proposed RDF plant, including the bonding issue, financing and the building of the plant is going to cost about $25 million. The tipping fee that the haulers will have to pay at the plant will be about $25 per ton. Right now, the tipping fee at Pine Bend is right around $12 per ton. To actually finance, or make up that difference, it still has not been decided whether to charge the homeowners at the point of delivery, or whether it is used as a taxing system. The point is, the cost to the trash hauler is doubled. This does not eliminate the need for a future landfill in Washington County, but Mazzara estimates that it will not be in Lake Elmo. Dunn pointed out that when this Waste -To -Energy plant was first proposed, a lot of citizens and certain Council members were so sure that this was going in that one member even suggested that the City put up front money to investigate and study the impact on the area and look at the best development. The lesson to be learned, is that we should not be to eager to spend money, even when something looks like a sure thing, until it is a sure thing. LAKE ELMO CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 12-18-84 PAGE 7 C. "Light Up Lake Elmo Resolution" M/S/P Eder/Morgan - To adopt Resolution 84-80 expressing the appreciation and thanks of the City Council for the efforts of the "Light Up Lake Elmo" committee, and chairperson Carol Kuettner in obtaining the new Christmas decorations in the downtown area. (Motion carried 5-0) D. Other Eder advised the Council that the Cable Commission extended the time to make a decision on the extension requested by Group W. They did not complete the maps for Lake Elmo, but is one thing that he will make sure the members of the Council get, along with his comments. 9. City Administrator's Report A. Hanson Rockin "L" Cup renewal The Council reviewed the Hanson's application and their 1984 CUP. The Administrator noted that everything is in order for the renewal of this CUP, and the staff has had no complaints about the operation of the Rockin "L" Trailer Sales. M/S/P Dunn/Morgan - To adopt Resolution 84-81 renewing the Hanson Conditional Use Permit for the operation of the Rockin "L" Trailer Sales for 1985 at 10824 Hudson Boulevard. (Motion carried 5-0). B. Commission vacancies The Administrator made reference to the section of the City Code which states that "No member may serve more than two consecutive three year terms unless the average years of service for all the Commission members is less than four years". He stated that the average length of service on the Planning Commission is more than four years, but feels that it is very important to have some consistancy in enforcing the Code, and also some knowledge of the Code, and recommends that this phrase either be deleted from the Planning Commission code, or that this condition be waived for the 1985 appointments. Consensus of the Council is to defer this item until the new City Council meets in January of 1985. C. Other The Administrator advised the Council that Community Education is looking for a location to hold some classes during the first- few months of 1985. They are not specifically indicated as one of the approved agencies to use government buildings in Lake Elmo (they charge a fee and our policy indicates that it should not be used by anybody that charges a fee for their services). Community Education has indicated their desire to donate $50 to the Lake Elmo Fire Department. M/S/P Frasr/Morgan - To allow Community Education the use of the Lake Elmo Fire Hall for various classes to be held the first few months of 1985. (Motion carried 4-1 <Dunn>). LAKE ELMO CITY COUNCIL MINUTES 12-18-84 PAGE 8 Dunn's objection is that there is valuable equipment in the fire hall, and no measures have been taken to secure the fire equipment from the meeting room. Several years ago,.we had very tight controls over use of City property, now all of a sudden we are going to open it up, and would like more information before he could vote in favor of a proposal such as this. Fraser stated that several years ago when there were some concerns, quite a bit of effort was made by the fire fighters and Council members in working out a procedure that would be workable. She sees this request as falling within the requirements that were determined at that time. 10. Oath of Office for new 1985 City Council members According to State Law and in concurrance with past practices in Lake Elmo, newly elected local officials are required to take oath of office before the first of the year. The City Clerk administered the oath of office to Mayor Elect Morgan, Councillor's Elect Armstrong and Christ. The meeting was adjourned at 9:45 p.m. Resolution 84-77 - 1984 MSA vacation of right-of-way 84-78 - Loetscher/Dickhausen simple lot subdivision 84-79 - Teal Pass Estates - Accept Jasper Way as City Street 84-80 - Light Up Lake Elmo 84-81 - CUP Rockin "L" Trailer Sales Since we do not have time to discuss every point presented, it may seem that decisions are preconceived. However, background information is provided for the City Council on each agenda item in advance from City Staff and appointed Commissions; and decisions are based on this ( information and past experiences. In addition, some items may also have been discussed at previous Council meetings. If you are aware of information that hasn't been discussed, please fill out a "Request to Appear Before the City Council" slip; or, if you came late, raise your hand to be recognized. Comments that are pertinent are appreciated. Items requiring excessive time may be continued to another meeting. AGENDA LAKE ELMO CITY COUNCIL DECEMBER 18, 1984 7:00 p.m. Meetings Convenes 1. Agenda 2. Minutes: December 4, 1984 3• Claims 4. Presentation by Mike Ayers, Washington County Community Health Services, on the final report of the Washington/Ramsey Councils Sanitary Landfill Committee. 5. Presentation by the Fire Chief, Fran Pott, on the proposed Fire Department Bylaw changes. 6. City Engineer's Report 7:30 p.m. A. Public Hearing for the vacation of the right-of-way relating to the 1984 MSA Project B. Loetscher Simple Lot Subdivision and zoning code lot size variance at 3063 Jamley Ave. C. Escrow release for Teal Pass Estates D. Other --- BREAK ------------------------- 8:00 p.m. 7. Presentation by Dick Herold and Don Wisn.iewski from the Washington County Public Works Department regarding the Regional Park entrance from I-94 to loth St. 8. City Council Reports A. Laura Fraser - Public availability of City Council packets. B. Mike Mazzara - Waste -To -Energy Project update. C. Maynard Eder: "Light Up Lake Elmo" Committee resolution. D. Other g. City Administrator's Report A. Hanson - Rockin 'L'" Sales CUP renewal. B. Commission vacancies. C. Other 10. Oath of Off -ice for new 1985 City Council members. MGMO December 13v 1984 / � TO: City Council FR: Patrick D. Klaers, City Administrator RE: Informational Material forDecember 18, 1984, Council Meeting I must regretfully inform the City Council of some personal bad news which has been received by the Dave Wisdorf family. Dave contacted me last Sunday morning and informed me that his father had passed away" Dave/s father died of a massive heart attack at age 71; but, he had been ill for some time. City Council regards have been sent by the staff to Dave's family in Litchfield, Minnesota" 1" Attached for your information is the most recent City Newsletter dated December 11, 1984" This newsletter edition highlights articles on the Building Officials Contract, the Lions Park Shelter Workers and the Fire Department CIP and By-laws" 2. The Planning Commission will be discussing its work plan in January, 1985. This work plan will be discussed at the first few meetings in 1985, and, a formulated work plan will be presented to the City Council for its adoption in March, 1985. The Planning CommissioK is soliciting the City Council's input on what the Council desires the Planning Commission to review and examine in 1985" Any comments from the current or future City Council members regarding ideas or concepts which should be discussed and evaluated by the Planning Commission in 1985, should be forwarded to myself" I will then'pass on these comments to the Planning Commission in January" 3. Attached for your information are the monthly reports for November from the Washington County Sheriff's Department and the Lake Elmo "alunte,er Fire Department" The police monthly report contains a typical number of miles driven, complaints received and citiations issued; and, the Fire Department report continues to indicate a high number of firefighters responding to each call, with most of the incidents having over 10 individuals responding, 4^ At the last City Council meeting/when the park shelter workers were hired, the staff was requested to find out how much was paid during the Nst 06asom to these -workers. In response to this question, during the 1983/04 Winter season approximately $1200 was paid to the park shelter irkers for their services. This has been a fairly standard amount hoge past feN seasons andwe anticipate a similar amount to be paid 4hiP UpCo0/ing season" ~ Info Memo for 12-18-84 Council Meeting Page 2 5, Attached for you information is an article from the 12-5-B4 St" Croix Valley Press on the Light Up Lake Elmo Committee and newly purchased Christmas lights. Additionally, you should note that there is an item on the 12 18 agenda to have the City Council adopt a resolution i ~ � thanking the Light Up Lake Elmo Committee and its Chairperson, Carol 8 Kuettner, for the effort in obtaining Christmas lights for the downtown area in Lake Elmo, 6. Wish to p./blically acknowledge that the City engineering consulting Firm, TKDA, and the City attorney's law firm have each donated $100 to help cover the expenses of the Lake Elmo Christmas party" 7. Attached for you information is a notice from the AMM that a vacancy has occured on the Board of Directors because of the results of the recent City elections. Any City Council member that is interested in applying for this vacancy on the AMM board should notify me during or prior to the 12-18 City Council meeting; and, I will then forward this information to the AMM for their consideration, S. Attached for your information is a 12~5-84 St" Croix Valley Press article on the Comparable Worth Program in the school districts. School District 834 is using a consultant to assist them with the State law requirements and currently is obtaing questionaires from all the employees on their work duties and schedule" It fs becoming apparent to myself and the rest of the staff, that the City Council does not support the Lake Elmo participation in the MAMA comparable worth study for metropolitan and out'of-state cities" This would cost the City approximately $3200/$3300 for a professional, objective study to comply with the State law. Official action as to ' whether or not the City of Lake Elmo participates in this MAMA study will be required at the 1-6~85 Council meeting" Detailed information will be provided the Council prior to that meeting regarding the requirements of the State law and how the City can meet these requirements by participating with the MAMA organization or by doing the study in-house. If, as I now anticipate, we do the study in-house, the staff is confident that we can meet the requirements of the State law; but, it should be clearly understood by the City Council that even doing the study in-house will not be without some cost" An "in-house" study would also, depending on the results, be subject to criticism from the public or employees" It is conceivable, that after all the staff time and City Council committee time involved doing this project in-house, that we could approach this $3,000 figure" If the Coucil's decision in to complete the Comparable Worth requirements in-house, then, a Coucil committee will have to be established to assist in the review and evaluation process" 9. The City will be running an ad in the Washington County Review for a recording secretary to take minutes during Planning Commission meetings. This is being done in an effort to obtain these minutes in a more timely' manner so that the minutes from a Monday meeting will he available to he included in the City Council packets when they are distributed that following Friday" We will be running the ad three times and be accepting applications in City Hall until Friday, January 11. I will then interview the appropriate candidates for this position and be � making a recommendation to the City Council at the January 22 meeting" � Info Memo for 12_18-84 Council Meeting Page 3 ' Some questions have surfaced regarding the pay scale and structure for `this recording secretary" There are a lot of uncertainties as to the best method for the City to receive these minutes and a lot will depend , `n n the individual that is selected for recording secretary" I will be / ynegotiating the pay for this position with each individual in an effort ` to get the best quality work for the best price for the City` You should be made aware that when Ilene Johnson substituted for the recording secretary in 1963, she more often than not received in excess of $100 per meeting. This cost included the time and expense for travel, the time for attending meetings and the time and expense of the equipment for her to transcribe these minutes. I feel that this is too much to be paying for a recording secretary to take minutes" I do not believe that a recording secretary should be receiving more per hour than either Kathy or Mary receive, Both of these office workers will be receiving $7"45/hr in 1985, I think that at a maximum we should he offering is up to $6.50 for the recording secretary with payment of up to a maximum of $80 per meeting" Gome of the questions and cost factors that surround this position on include travel expense and time, where the individual will be working on these Minutes, either at home or at City hall, and the speed and skill of the individual in relationship to the pay they are requesting" For example/ one individual may request $10/hr and if there are 10 pages of minutes it may only take this individual six hours" Whereas, a less qualified individual may request only $6"50/hr but to do a 10 page minute summary may require her to do 15 hours of work" All of these factors must be considered and after we hire an individual e should Indicate that the wage for this position will he reviewed along with the minute taking system after six months,, 'You cap rest assured that I will be attempting to get the best individual at the best cost for the City" The Council may want to consider an alternative to hiring a Planning Commission secretary. This alternative would be to have the Parks and Planning Commission and City Council minutes only include official action, i"e" motions, and to keep a*record of what was actually said at the meetings by retaining the tapes for five years" This would �eliminate the need for a recording secretary and free up a great deal of Mary's time for other work. 10" The Planning Commission has been working on an I-94 Plan off and or for all of 1984. They have now reached a consensus as to the type of controls that can be implemented to help insure compatible land use, high quality development and encourage the more intensified development to take place in Section 32" What is being proposed by the staff and the Planning Commission is the creation of a new overlay district called the Interstate Corridob Overlay District" Briefly, this district will work the same as other overlay districts that we have in the CitZ.such as the Shoreland District or the Floodplain District, Any proposed development that would take place along I-94 would have to request rezoning to a use that is currently in $he code" The development must then meet all of the conditions that are , currently in the code plus the conditions of the overlay district" The \` Overlay district includes performance standards on the type of development that can take place" This district puts conditions on the type of building allowed, parking requirements, drainage requirements, screening and especially the amount of sewage that is allowed to be generated by the type of development. ° � � Info Memo for 12-18,84 Council Meeting Page 4 This last aspect restricts the intensity of development and is the key factor in the overlay district" This factor relates to how much sewage can be generated by any type of development and uses the Metropolitan Waste Control Commission standard of a SAC unit. One SAC unit equals the amount of sewage typically discharged from a single family residential home. The minimum lot size in this overlay district is 10 acres with one SAC unit being allowed per 2.5 acres" As we have a l 1/2 acre lot size requirement in residential districts you can tell that the amount of sewage allowed to be generated by the development along I~94 ' would be less than what is generated from a single family home" This factor may need some revisions, either by the City Council or to be recommended to the City Council from the Planning Commission" The question seems to be whether or not we should allow more intense development than residential along I~94 or less intense development. We could'i��clude the provision that indicates one SAC unit for 10 acres which`�would practically exclude any type of development and would have all. the land owners up in arms; or, we could he more lenient and include 18, 15 or 20 SAC,units per 10 acre parcel and allow development that is much more,intense than residential. Clearly the City wants to encourage the intense sewage generators to develop in Section 32 where sewer is available., ' � The corrido� or overlay district is a simple concept but has many complex elements in it. Adoption of this corridor overlay district will � involve close evaluation by the City Council and numerous public hearings before both the City Council and Planning Commission with the land owners" The staff believes that this overlay district will meet with the goals of the City Council, / \ \ / A more detailed comprehensive memo will be sent to the City Council ^ shortly and this item will be discussed at the 1-8_85 Council meeting, The Planning Commission desires to obtain some input from the City Council before they go through the time and expense of the public hearing process" Planning Consultant Rob Chelseth is available to make a presentation on this concept tothe City Council at any time and has worked with the Planning Commission on this proposal. If this overlay corridor concept proceeds through the public hearings at the planning commission level, I will be having Rob attend the City Council meeting when this concept is considered"