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HomeMy WebLinkAbout08-16-94 CCMMINUTES APPROVED: 10-4-94 LAKE ELMO CITY COUNCIL MINUTES AUGUST 16, 1994 6:00 P.M. BUDGET WORKSHOP (Maintenance & Parks Department) The Council called a budget workshop for Tuesday, August 23, 1994 at 6:00 p.m Mayor John called the council meeting to order at 7:06 p.m. in the council chambers PRESENT: Mottaz, Conlin, John, Johnston, Johnson, City Engineer Bohrer, City Attorney Filla and Administrator Kueffner. I.AGENDA Add: 4B. Road Signs, 4C. Vacancy on VBWD, 6H. PZ request M/S/P Johnston/Johnson - to approve the August 16,1994 city council agenda as amended. (Motion passed 5-0). 2. MINUTES: August 2, 1994 M/S/P Conlin/John - to approve the August 2, 1994 city council minutes as amended. (Motion passed 5-0). 3. CLAIMS: M/S/P Conlin/John - to approve the August 16, 1994 claims #2933 through #2965 as presented. (Motion passed 5-0). 4. PUBLIC INQUIRIES/INFORMATIONAL: A. Paint-a-thon at Cimarron Park Mayor John announced there will be a Cimarron paint-a-thon on August 20 & 21, 1994, starting at 8:00 a.m. If you can donate materials such as brushes, rollers and yourself for this event, please contact Dick & Renee Pothen at 436-8088. B. Road Signs Mayor John reported the stop signs were removed sometime August 25th off the intersection of Jamaca Avenue and Jane Road N. The signs are being replaced at a cost to the city and taxpayers at approximately $250. Removal of signs violates neighborhood safety and is a misdemeanor. The signs have since been found concealed in the brush. LAKE ELMO CITY COUNCIL MINUTES AUGUST 16, 1994 2 C. Vacancy on VBWD The term of Russ Kirby on the VBWD expires on November 16, 1994. If anyone in the City is interested in filling this position, an application can be sent to them. The Council has about 30 days to submit names; therefore, this item will be back on the September agenda. Barb Walsh, 8027 50th St. N., stated it has come to her attention that the council has determined that there can be no further storage of vehicles, trailers, boats between the houses on the lake and the road. This causes undue hardship and requests reconsideration of the definition of front yard in the shoreland district. The Administrator will place this item on next council agenda. 5. UNFINISHED BUSINESS: A. Recommendation form Planning Commission on Day of Meeting and Number of Planning Commission Members Council member Johnston pointed out the Council meeting often provides direction and may affect the PZ agenda for the next meeting. She asked if it is practical for the council to say the packet will be ready for mailing Tuesday before the council meeting. M/S/P Mottaz/Johnson - that the staff be directed to make an effort to have them on Wednesday, but that the packets be delivered to the commissioner's homes no later than Thursday night. (Motion passed 5-0). M/S/P Johnson/Mottaz - to accept the recommendation of the PZ to reduce the PZ members from nine to seven with two alternates for a total of nine members, to be phased in so as to not demote a full voting member to an alternate position. (Motion passed 5-0). B. Ordinance 8103 Correcting Goetschel legal description for annexation M/S/P Johnson/Mottaz - to adopt Ordinance 8103 amending Section 1, Subd. 2 and Section 3 of Ordinance 8100 to comply with the legal description requested by the Washington County Recorder's Office. (Motion passed 5-0). C. Impound Agreement with St. Croix Animal Shelter Administrator Kueffner pointed out the changes from the last agreement were: kenneling fees for each unclaimed animal from $7.35 to $9.00, relinquishing fee for each unclaimed animal from $21 to $24.50 Council member Conlin asked since the fees for the city are going to increase on September 1, 1994, should not the new fees be incorporated in the city ordinance. Kueffner responded the fee schedule can be set by resolution and ready for the next council meeting, LAKE ELMO CITY COUNCIL MINUTES AUGUST 16, 1994 M/S/P Mottaz/Johnston - to approve the Impounding Agreement with the St. Croix Animal Shelter, Inc. and the City of Lake Elmo effective September 1, 1994. (Motion passed 5-0). 6. PLANNING/LAND USE & ZONING: A. Martin Colon "Appeal to the Board of Adjustment and Appeals" Attorney Filla indicated the application submitted by Martin F. Colon does not clearly state what request is being made. Do they want a comprehensive plan amendment, a zoning district change, and which comprehensive plan will it come under, the 1979 or 1990 plan. Attorney Donald Niles, representing Martin Colon the owner of the property, stated they are not asking the city to waive whatever the position they may take with respect to its legal position to which version of the comp plan may apply to this application. What they are requesting is that the application be processed on the merits without forcing Mr. Colon to waive his legal position that Judge Doyscher's 1991 order may have some bearing on his application. According to Mr. Niles, Mr. Colon's legal position is that the July 1991 order entitles him to consideration of his development plan under the 1979 Comp Plan, The prior application was withdrawn when it became apparent to Mr. Colon that further processing and voting on that application entailed a complete waiver of any rights he may have had in respect to that litigation and that order. Attorney Filla explained the proposal that was withdrawn by Mr. Colon before the PZ was his choice and not the city's. It was an application that asked for submittal of his proposal to be reviewed under the 1990 comp plan. When it appeared to him that the city was going to proceed, he withdrew the application. Councilman Mottaz indicated he had a problem with people referring to the 1979 comp plan 1980, 1991 comp. plan because the state statute states that a city has one comprehensive plan. It doesn't say you get a new comp plan every time you amend it. Our comp plan was drawn up in 1979. The state law further states that cities can and should amend their comp plan as they see fit Attorney Niles indicated they are requesting a rezoning from RR to HB. Mr. Niles stated, "The Highway Business Ordinance remains on the books with the city as a viable ordinance. There is no misunderstanding as to that. The misunderstanding where the debate or fencing, as Mr. Filla characterized it, has to do with under what comp plan or standards contained in which comp plan should be applied., There is a disagreement on that. Mr. Colon has obtained through litigation an order which Mr. Colon believes applies to this application which entitles him to consideration under the 1979 plan. So yes, Mr. Filla we are asking for consideration under the 1979 plan because it is our belief and legal position that Mr. Colon has the right to do so. We LAKE ELMO CITY COUNCIL MINUTES AUGUST 16, 1994 recognize that you may disagree and the city may agree with your recommendation and also disagree with that position. In recognizing that you disagree whether Mr. Colon has the right to consideration under the 1979 plan, we have an alternative request for consideration of an amendment to the 1990 comp plan to allow for this property to be rezoned from RR to HB to accommodate this development proposal.' Attorney Filla commented, "I think that is a request for a dual track review of the application." Mayor John explained that In the event the city considers your application under the 1979 comp plan and in the event that it is rejected under the 1979 plan, it then moves forward to be considered under the 1990 plan. Attorney Niles, "I believe that would be acceptable to Mr. Colon". Mayor John, "Would that be acceptable to Mr. Filla?" Attorney Filla, "Yes, Deal." Attorney Niles commented that the problem they are trying to avoid is if we don't get approval under the 1979 plan do we then have to pull the trigger on litigation in order not to waive any rights while the application is processed under the 1990 comp plan. The reasons we proposed it the way we did was specifically designed so that if the city is inclined to grant the request one way or another we don't end up in any litigation. M/S/P Mottaz/John - to table until the September 6, 1994 council meeting in order to furnish the council all information in advance of meeting that our legal counsel feels is required to them to make an informed decision; such as the booklet submitted with the 1994 application, copy of the 1980 application, Judge Doyscher's decision and attorney Filla's comments as to the authority of the council and how they can proceed to determine which they wish to do. (Motion passed 5-0). Attorney Filla requested that all meeting tapes be kept on which this matter is discussed. B. Hammes Sand & Gravel Recommendation from PZ on Mining Attorney Filla pointed out at a meeting this year with Mr. Voss, Gleekel, Hammes representatives, and city staff, it was indicated that we would be given ideas of a way in which this matter could be controlled without opening other Agricultural parcels for this use in the City. As of this date, we have yet to see this proposal. This is more than jusl amending the CUP to allow what is now an illegal use on the Hammes' site. Jerry Duffy, John Voss, and Kirsten Rojina, representatives on behalf of Hammes, explained the Hammes operation is far enough away to alleviate concerns about noise levels and dust. On -site recycling of road material is common and sand and gravel operations already have equipment in place to do the recycling. It makes sense that LAKE ELMO CITY COUNCIL MINUTES AUGUST 16, 1994 5 the material is recycled at the same place. Many municipalities require that recycled materials be used for all road construction. Mr. Voss felt left out of the loop somehow because he did not know the planning commission was going to hold a vote on this issue and would like an opportunity to re- visit this issue. M/S/F Conlin/John - to not allow black top, concrete recycling as part of the recycling operation of the Hammes CUP. (Motion failed 2-3:Mottaz:Applicant wasn't afforded due process, this is not an expansion of a mining operation because a mining operation always included crushing of rocks, etc., very good use of material to keep out of the landfill.; Johnson:a public hearing should be held and direct the PZ to hold a public hearing on the CUP, It's been brought up a number of times of violations with the CUP with controlling this operation, have had cooperation over the last 1 1/2 years and finally getting the sight somewhat cleaned up. There is a violation of mining too close to the propertyline, little attempt to relandscape into something that can be made into usable property. When we revisit the CUP we should revisit all the apparent violations as part of this before he would vote to allow this operation., Johnston: Process has not been afforded due public procedure and the applicants are entitled to this. Enforcement question continues to come up and if we decide we need to address that by calling a public hearing to rescind the CUP entirely, she would be prepared to do that). Filla stated, "For purposes of the PZ meeting, if the city would like to consider allowing this type of use,and if so, what kinds of regulations would have to be adopted. This would then become the focus of the Public Hearing to amend the code; but we should call recycling, "recycling", instead of pretending that it is mining." M/S/P Johnson/Mottaz - to table and direct staff to enter into discussions with the applicant to come up with a plan that can go back to the Planning Commission and ultimately the public hearing. (Motion passed 4-1:Conlin:For reasons stated before). C. Resolution No. 94-21: Allowing Accessory structure located between the public road and the principal structure: Bob Taverna, 10174 Stillwater Lane M/S/P Mottaz/Conlin - to adopt Resolution No 94-21, A resolution, as amended to include the additional recital that the applicant has submitted the required approval of the adjacent property owners pursuant to the requirements of the ordinances allowing Bob Taverna, 10174 Stillwater Lane, to construct a garage as outlined in sketch; subject to meeting all the requirements determined by the Building Official. (Motion passed 5-0). LAKE ELMO CITY COUNCIL MINUTES AUGUST 16, 1994 6 D. Preliminary Plat & Final Plat Approval- Stonegate 2nd Addition At a previous meeting, Councilman Johnson had indicated that he wanted to see some idea of penalties for not complying to performance standards and these penalties have not been added to the ordinance Mr. Jim Peterson would like to dedicate the entire parcel, which is Goose Lake, to the city to meet his park dedication obligation.. The RE regulations do not allow park land dedication of land below the flood plain level. If the city is willing to accept this kind of dedication, a code amendment would be required. Question raised "are we assuming any unusual kind of liability risk in terms of problems, people around the lake when that becomes a city park?" Filla responded we accept the same kinds of liability that we would on any publicly dedicated property. If we fail to maintain it and that causes an injury, we are responsible. If other people act negligently in using the resource, they are responsible. It was suggested to check on the city's liability with their insurance carrier. M/S/P John/Johnston - to grant preliminary plat and final plat approval for Stonegate 2nd Addition and direct the City Attorney to draft a resolution and developer's agreement which shall include the conditions to be met as recommended by the Planning Commission, City Engineer and Planner. (Motion passed 4-1:Mottaz:Does not believe this property is legally rezoned. The state law requires that four members of the council vote to rezone property. In the final vote, three members voted to rezone and two members said they were not voting for themselves, but they voted on Judge Quinn's ordering them to vote.. M/S/P Conlin/Johnston - to direct staff to prepare ordinance and call a public hearing to amend the RE regulations allowing park land dedication of land below the flood plain level. (Motion passed 5-0). E. Ordinance 8101 - relating to Public Land Dedication Requirements M/S/P John/Johnston - to adopt Ordinance No 8101, relating to Public Land Dedication Requirements. (Motion passed 5-0). F. Metro East Development Partnership Development Proposals M/S/P Mottaz/John - to table action on this item until the September 6 council meeting in order for Councilman Johnson to review his reasons why he voted against this before. (Motion passed 5-0). The administrator gave a copy of the Roadway Express proposal to all council members. The council indicated they were not interested in exploring any further the Roadway Express Development proposal because it is not consistent with Limited Business Ordinance and had concerns on volume of traffic and impervious surface.. LAKE ELMO CITY COUNCIL MINUTES AUGUST 16, 1994 M/S/P Mottaz/John - to instruct the City Administrator to thank Metro East for the opportunity to review the Roadway Express Development Proposal. (Motion passed 5- 0). G. Leonard Hanson property on 1-94 Mr. Leonard Hanson, 10824 Hudson Blvd., would like to sell his property and he feels is worth more than a single family structure. He has been taxed as a multi -unit structure and has been able to homestead only a portion of the primary structure. Filla reported the property is zoned Ag; therefore, can be used for those uses that are permitted in the Ag zone or as conditional uses which have been approved for the site. It is possible there may be some other uses that over a period of time the city has allowed to continue and we might be estopped from asserting our regulations at the present time. If a grandmother apartment was approved at one time, it was approved for a specific use by a relative of the family. If that now has been converted to another kind of use, that may be illegal. Filla would like to review the history behind this site. M/S/P Johnston/Mottaz - to refer this matter to the city attorney to review the history behind this site and determine if there are any other kinds of uses that we have intentionally or inadvertently allowed to occur on this site that can now through legal theory continue to exist. (Motion passed 5-0). H. Planning Commission Request The Council authorized the city planner to attend the August 23, 1994 planning commission meeting to discuss the PUD Ordinance. 7. CITY ENGINEER'S REPORT: A. Partial Payment #6 - Tower Asphalt M/S/P Johnston/Johnson - to approve partial payment #6 in the amount of $25,697.05 to Tower Asphalt for work on the 1993 MSA Project based on a favorable recommendation from the city engineer. (Motion passed 5-0). B. Rolling Hills: Escrow Reduction Larry Bohrer reported the developer has completed the bituminous surfacing work on the Rolling Hills Subdivision. Satisfactory bituminous inspection and testing was performed. The only remaining work is some traffic signing (which is usually put up by the public Works Dept. and paid by the Developer) and payment of outstanding pass - through costs. The one-year guarantee provided for in the Developer's Agreement would begin now. LAKE ELMO CITY COUNCIL MINUTES AUGUST 16, 1994 M/S/P Conlin/John - to approve a reduction in escrow from $288,750.00 to $5,000.00 for the Rolling Hills Development based on a favorable recommendation from the city engineer. (Motion passed 5-0). C. Bids for Water Tower Painting Larry Bohrer reported bids were received for painting of the water tank repairs with the following results: Maguire Iron, Inc. $16,775.00 Tenyer Coatings $20,000.00 Rainbow, Inc. $21,375.00 Maguire also furnished a price of $11,775.00 if the work can be done by June 15, 1995. Tenyer's bid was conditioned upon doing work in the spring of 1995. Because Lake Elmo's water system has only one tank, we can only take the tank out of service when the water demand, especially from lawn sprinkling, is low. That is the fall of the year. M/S/P Johnson/John - to award the water tank painting to the low bidder, Maguire Iron, Inc. to be completed by October 15, 1994 for the low bid price of $16,775.00. This award is conditioned upon insurance company concurrence. (Motion passed 5-0). D. Valley Branch Watershed Districts 509 Plan Amendment The Council received a letter from Gordy Grundeen, 8270 Hidden Bay Trail, raising some concerns that he and his son have raised after reviewing the Plan amendment. Mr. Grundeen clarified these concerns at the meeting. Mayor John reported that last Thursday, the shoreline of Nick Winkel's property and that of his immediate neighbors was desecrated by a thick green slime with the consistency of latex paint. This is the result of the Valley Branch Watershed's discharge from the Olson Lake Estates Pond which Lake Elmo has strongly resisted. They have positive proof that Lakes Demontreville and Olson are separate bodies of water and that the dilution factors used in Barr Engineering estimates of the affect of the discharges are completely wrong. This information will be used to object to the VBWD, DNR, PCA and Corps of Engineers to the results of unrestrained development in wetland areas, as well as the ineffectiveness of theories on wetland mitigation. Secchi disc water transparency readings were included for the record. M/S/P Mottaz/Johnston to table until the September 6, 1994 council meeting in order for Larry Bohrer to have time to review the 509 Plan Amendment. (Motion passed 5-0). M/S/P John/Mottaz - to send a letter to the Board of Water & Soil Resources requesting they hold a hearing on the VBWD plan amendment. (Motion passed 5-0). LAKE ELMO CITY COUNCIL MINUTES AUGUST 16, 1994 E. Request from E&H Earthmovers for temporary stockpiling of dirt E&H Earthmovers has a contract with 3M companies to construct some mitigation ponds in Tartan Park. Forest Lake Contracting, who is the successful bidder on the county road 10 project, intends to purchase the sand from E&H and use it in the county road project. Because of some delays in getting the county road project started, the sand from the mitigation ponds cannot be taken directly to the county road project. The contract completion date for the mitigation ponds for E&H is August 31,1994. They are asking to temporarily pile this sand from the mitigation sight until it can be hauled to the county road 10 project on E&H property. M/S/P Mottaz/John - to allow E&H Earthmovers to temporary stockpile sand (approx. 30,000 cubic yards) subject to a security deposit of $1,000 for erosion control measures. (Motion passed 5-0). 8. CITY ATTORNEYS REPORT: A. Ordinance 8102 - relating to temporary on sale intoxicating and non -intoxicating liquor licenses The City attorney prepared an ordinance which would bring our code into compliance with a state law that went into effect on August 1,1994. The council received a letter from John Riehle, Guardian Angels Church, dated August 15, 1994, raising concerns and asking for the city's attention to these matters. M/S/P John/Johnson - to adopt Ordinance 8102 relating to temporary on -sale intoxicating and non -intoxicating liquor licenses. (Motion passed 5- 0). The council determined the two additional changes mentioned in the city attorney's letter of August 11, 1994 should not be incorporated into the city code. B. Permit to fill on Armstrong property (Continuation) The Council received a letter from Attorney Filla dated August 16, 1994 regarding the Armstrong Conditional Use Permit and Washington County Fill and Grading Operation. Filla reviewed a document in the city file entitled "Legal Description - Armstrong Property". which was submitted in connection with the application for the Armstrong Conditional Use Permit and refers to the same exhibits which are incorporated in the Armstrong Conditional use Permit. This document indicated that the floor elevations of the buildings on the Armstrong property will be approx. 1,062 feet above sea level. The County Engineer has stated that final grade of the disposal area will not exceed 1,062 feet above sea level. In the Armstrong permit there is a schedule for completion of landscaping and suggested guidelines for tree heights at various times. The exterior storage, where there were to be 100 vehicles, was to be bordered on the west by some plantings in LAKE ELMO CITY COUNCIL MINUTES AUGUST 16, 1994 10 between the open storage and the buildings. This has to occur no later than June 1, 1995. Thomas P. Armstrong indicated there were to be plantings in this area, and they would have no problem complying with the landscape plan and will put some 6-8' trees in there by next summer. M/S/P Mottaz/Johnson - to authorize the grading permit by the city to Washington County for placement of fill on the Armstrong property; subject to the conditions as stated in Attorney Filla's letter dated August 16,1994 (1) Washington County will not dispose of fill in a manner that is inconsistent with the conditions attached to the Armstrong Conditional Use Permit as determined by the City's Consulting Engineer; (2) Any other conditions as the City's Consulting Engineer or Council deem appropriate (these should be specified when council issues grading permits) and conditions set by the city engineer as follows: (3) the grading shall be in accordance with the Washington County plan drawing #67 of state aid project 82-610-04, (4). turf restoration be performed by landowner, meaning seeding and mulching within two weeks of the completion of the filling and grading operations. (5). silt fence for erosion control be placed on the down slope side of the fill areas until turf is established on those slopes. (Motion passed 5-0). 9. CITY COUNCIL REPORTS: A. Mayor John reported: On August 3, he attended the meeting to discuss planning activities for the 1-94 corridor at the Fortis building in Woodbury. The discussion was facilitated by Bob Hume, executive of the H.B. Fuller Company and Chair of the Washington County Cost Effective Operations Commission. On August 9, he attended the preconstruction discussion on the reconstruction of County Road 10 at the Washington County Public Works building. On August 15, he went to the Valley Access Channels studios where he had been invited to outline the concept for a Rural City Center in Lake Elmo on their Valley Insight program. 10. CITY ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORT: A. Resolution No. 94-22 Designating polling places for September 13 Primary and November 8 General Election M/SIP Mottaz/Johnston - to adopt Resolution No. 94-22 designating polling places for September 13 Primary and November 8 General Election. (Motion passed 5-0). LAKE ELMO CITY COUNCIL MINUTES AUGUST 16, 1994 11 B. Resolution No. 94-23 appointing election judges for Primary Election and General Election. M/S/P Johnston/Johnson - to adopt Resolution No. 94-23, as amended,(change hourly rate to $6 Head Judge, $5.50 election judges) appointing election judges for Primary Election and General Election. (Motion passed 5-0). M/S/P Johnson/Mottaz - to adjourn the council meeting at 12:35 p.m. (Motion passed 5-0). Resolution No. 94-21 allowing accessory structure between public road and principal structure for Bob Taverna, 10174 Stillwater Lane Resolution No. 94-22 designating polling places for September 13 Primary and November 8 General Election Resolution No. 94-23 appointing election judges for Primary and General Election and changed hourly rates Ordinance 8101 Public Land Dedication Requirements Ordinance 8102 Temporary On -sale intoxicating and non -intoxicating liquor licenses Ordinance 8103 correcting Goetschel legal description for annexation LAKE ELMO CITY COUNCIL WORKSHOP MONDAY, AUGUST 29, 1994 City Hall 7:00 P.M. WORKSHOP CONVENES 1. Discussion of Finance Options for 1-94 Sanitary Sewer with Kathy Aho, Springsted Financial (Continued) 2. Adjourn $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$ THE LAKE ELMO CITY COUNCIL WILL HOLD A BUDGET WORKSHOP ON TUESDAY, AUGUST 30, 1994 6:30 P.M., Parks Dept. Building $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$ AUGUST 30, 1994 - BUDGET WORKSHOP # 4 Meeting to be held at Park Building at 6:30 P.M. GOOD NEWS from the County::: Our market value increased 2ii/�y70� This means with NO budget cuts the tax rate increased by only 5.54'7. The following page shows the tax impact with NO changes to the budget, taxes on a $200,000 house would increase $36.33 a year. Before I received the good news Rita Conlin gave me her cuts to the budget (pages 1-7 attached). She reduced the budget $27,100 (the written figures) $27,100 reduced the TAX LEVY INCREASE FROM 9% to 6.54% $27,100 reduced the TAX RATE INCREASE. FROM 5..540/1to 2.44% PRESENT BUDGET WITH NO CUTS: Amount % BUDGET INCREASE BEFORE RESERVE INCREASES $ 122,300 9.97% RESERVE ADDITIONS (same amount as last yrs Equipment Certificate) TAX LEVY INCREASE TAX RATE INCREASE $ 94,300 $ 99,116 9 % 1.10 5.54% PAYABLE 1995 PROPERTY TAX IMPACT WORKSHEET Taxing District: CITY OIL LAKE CTMO EP 1 — Calculate the Taxing District's Payable 1995 Local Tax Rate: Taxing District's Budget Requirement A. 1, 201, 000 — Local Government Aid (LGA) B. 4,487 — Homestead & Ag Credit Aid (HACA) C. 134,988 — Other Revenue Sources D. = Certifed Property Tax Levy E. 0 1 .525 — Fiscal Disparity Portion of Levy F. 93,391 = Local Portion of Levy G. 918,134 Local Taxable Value (est from Cty)(1) H. 4,361,974 Local Tax Rate I. 21.049 U) an increase of $284,701 over last year. J. NA NA K. L. NA NA M, N. STEP 2 — Calculate the Impact of the Taxing District's Tax Rate on Residential Homestead Properties (Taxing District portion of tax only, assuming ful+aarketvalus igcreasafKom day 1994 Eo Ray_1885) Pay 1994 Local Tax Rate Q. R 0, 19.944 P. S. T. U. ' V. W. r Taxal le Matket Value: P'a 1994 •' °` Pa .1995.. Change (u-s) Change: N,g) aTax Capacfty Actual Tax (Dx�;+:(PxQr < Tax s.: z.Capacity. Proposed Tax o:X,�,(Nxa) 75,000 780 $ 155.53 _ 780 $ 164 18 $ 8.65 5.56 % 100,000 1,280 s 255.23 1,280 s 269.43 s 14.20 5.56 % 125,000 1,780 s 354.93 1,780 $ 374 ^67 $ 19.74 5.56 % 150,000 2,280 s 2,280 $ 479.92 s 25.29 I 5.56 % 175,000 2,780 $ 554,33 2,780 s 58. 11 s 30,7II 5.56 % 200,000 3,280 $ 65403 3,280 $ 690e41 11s 36.38 1 Q. — Taxable Market Value of Residential Homestead R. — Calculate the Net Tax Capacity of a Residential Homestead for Pay 1994 1 at 72,000 of Market Value @ 1.00%, remainder @ 2,00% S. — Calculate the tatting district's portion of the Pay 1994 tax multiply the Pay 1994 net tax capacity (M by the Pay 1994 tax capacity local tax rate (0), plus multiply the Pay 1994 market value (0) bythe Pay 1994 market value local tax rate (P) T. — Calculate the Net Tax Capacity of a Residential Homestead for Pay 1995 1 st 72.000 of Market Value @ 1.00%, remainder @ 2.00% U..— Calculate the taxing district's portion of the Pay 1995 tax multiply the Pay 1995 net tax capacity M by the Pay 1995 tax capacity local tax rate (1) , plus multiply the Pay 1995 market value (0) by the Pay 1995 market value local tax rate (N) V. — Calculate the Dollar amount of the.increase/decrease subtract the Pay 1994 tax amount calculated in (S) from the Pay 1995 tax amount calculated in (U). W. — Calculate the Percentage of increaseldecrease divide the Dollar amount of increase/decrease M by the Pay 1994 tax amount (S) ( 'COME General Property Taxes Intergovernmental Revenue State Aids (HACA) MSA Maintenance Police State Aid Fire State Aid Gravel Tax County Rental Compost Recycling Others Total Licenses & Permits City Charges Ballfield Lights Sale of Copies & Books Assessment Searches ( pub-Dlv. & Rezoning Others Total Police Fines Interest on Investments Miscellaneous TOTAL INCOME GENERALFUND 1995 BUDGET 1992 1993 1994 To Date 1995 Actual Actual Budget ='W94 BUDGET 564,068 717,521 835.899 0 j 016,012 118,853 163,104 171,201 184,988 40,835 39,867 14,000 7,148 14,000 9,894 0 0 0 14,831 14,420 15,000 15,000 3,734' 3,534 4,000 4,000 1,295 771 1,000 500 13,705 13,995 14,000 14,710 15,000 23,593 20,948 22,300 22,500 8,120 106 3,018 5,000 234,860 256,744 241,501 24,876 260,988 81,837 86,923 83,000 48,608 90,000 75 135 100 100 48 1,169 1,000 278 1,000 1,815 1,050 1,100 300 1,100 460 1,675 4,000 400 4,000 4,246 145 6,634 4,174 6.200 978 6,200 18,671 24,822 20.000 11,117 26,000 34,757 31,959 25,000 10,977 30,000 14,827 23,510 16,000 982 16,000 955,654 1,145,653 1,226,600 97,538 1,443,200 Page 1 1995 BUDGE T 1992 1993 1994 To Date 1995 EXPENSES Actual Actual Budget 6130194 BUDGET Mayor & Council Mayor & Council Salaries 10,334 10,334 10,500 5,167 11,000 Staff Salaries 37,242 42,242 45,000 21,757 47,300 Public Officials Insurance 3,859 3,504 3,800 4,041 4,200 Building Expense 482 661 700 350 700 Council Expense Fund 1,164 2,268 3,000 3,244 3,600 - Dues & Memberships 3,731 3,533 4,000 20 4,200 Conferences & Schools 0 1,080 1,500 1,500 Total Mayor & Council 56,812 63,622 68,500 34,579 72,400 Elections 18,838 720 5,500 0 1,000 Administration & Finance Personal Services 66,540 60,506 69,140 30,195 72,600 Office Supplies 17,484 17,523 18,000 7,431 18,000 Bldg Maint Supplies 1,688 2,360 2,500 1,119 2,500 Workers Comp Insurance 951 1,023 845 845 1,100 Telephone 2,945 3,607 3,500 1,513 3,700 Bldg Utilities 2,216 2,361 2,500 1,325 2,600 i Newsletter 3,524 3,416 5,000 2,044 5,000 Legal Publications 1,956 3,426 3,500 1,231 4,000 Travel Expense 1,200 1,286 1,400 600 1,400 Conferences & Schools 434 1,445 1,500 15 1,500 Capital Outlay 677 4,416 15,800 746 21,000 Bldg/CIP Preserves 0 4,100 17,200 Total Admin. & Finance 99,615 101,369 127,786 47,064 150,600 Professional Services Assessor 15,820 16,335 17,500 7,203 17,500 Auditor 12,984 13,785 16,000 14,648 16.000 Legal 69,139 68,171 65,000 31,726 65000 a gngineer A 32,201 24,260 35,000 9,024 3i,000-: I5 r��� Y V'C.S 7 S� 0-0 Total Professional Services 130,144 122,551 133,500 62,601 133,500 Planning & Zoning Personal Services 37,242 42,242 46,000 21,757 47,300 . Planner 16,415 10,070 17,500 8,009 yS ao p 50,000 - S City-GerrterfKWRlanning Conferences & Schools 0 448 1,om 42 Sda 1,000 Total Planning & Zoning 53,657 52,760 63,500 29,808 128.300 77 -7- Heritage Presewation 0 37 1,500 76 1,500 { Page 2 5 -� r 1996BUDGET 1992 1993 1994 To Date 1995 EXPENSES Actual Actual Budget 6130/94 BUDGET Building Inspector Personal Services 44,483 45,403 47,100 23,153 49,600 Office Supplies 176 396 300 66 400 Workers Comp. 1,189 1,182 980 976 1,200 Telephone 463 515 500 250 600 Building Expense 844 1,086 1,150 575 1,100 Truck Expense 1,728 1,104 2,300 449 1,500 Conferences & Schools 1,006 753 1,500 724 1,500 Vehicle Reserve 3,000 9,000 Total Building Inspector 49,879 50,439 56,830 26,193 64,800 Fire Department Firemen's Compensation 39,230 55,788 62,050 32,096 66,200 Staff Salaries 1,490 1,690 1,900 870 2,000 Equipment Parts & Repair 5,141 4,249 5,000 1,490 6,000 Gas & Oil 2,519 2,720 3,000 1,079 3,000 Office Supplies 1,340 738 1,000 464 1,000 l -ire & EMS Supplies 8,739 4,422 9,500 2,340 9,500 Uniform Supplies 2,502 1,703 3,500 880 2,500 Workers Comp, 7,672 6,679 5,515 5,513 6,500 Insurance 12,103 11,388 13,000 12,115 13,000 Bldg. Utilities 3,043 3,956 4,000 3,258 5,000 Telephone 1,188 1,337 1,300 556 1,500 Maintenance 8,849 2,133 5,000 2,719 ,L a o u ?,8,000- $, Radio Service 567 576 700 521 1,000 Education & Training 5,531 7,366 7,500 2,290 8,500 Dues & Subscriptions 769 765 600 270 700 Physicals 1,737 0 2,500 1,829 2,500 Fire Prevention 1,529 2,000 2,1000 -�,T Haz-Mat 0 0 2,500 3,000 Capital Outlay 2,483 58,975 Vehicles/computer 3,326 0 Major Supplies 0 9,488 10,000 5,247 / o, rrvJ t 000 - ©k Fire Dept. Reserve 0 17,000 45,500 Total Fire Dept. Expense 105,736 119,009 157,565 132,512, 198,900 2% State Aid 14,831 14,420 16,000 15,000 'metal Fire Department 120,567 133,429 172,565 73,403 213,900 Page 3 - 1 1996 BUDGET l 1992 1993 1994 To Date 1995 EXPENSES Actual Actual Budget 6l30194 BUDGET Police Contract 112,717 108,433 111,200 56,602 105,000 Civil Defense General Expense 234 171 Soo 35 500 Capital Outlay 0 7,000 0 7,000 Total Civil Defense 234 171 7,500 35 7,500 Animal Control Supplies 297 100 300 25 300 Vehicle 1,980 1,898 2,000 990 2,000 Impound Fees 3,802 5,442 5,000 1,364 6,000 Officer's Contract 6,972 7,975 8,000 4,025 9,000 Animal Shelter Contrib. 10,000 10,000 10,000 Total Animal Control 13,051 15,415 25,300 16,404 27,300 Compost Facility Program t 6,362 3,735 7,000 2,747 7,000 Recycling Program 33,982 39,942 37,000 25,259 50,000 Watershed Taxes 301 0 1,000 280 600 Parks Staff Salaries 38,915 45,079 48,900 22,943 51,400 Part-time Summer Help 3,343 4,500 980 5,800 Shelter Workers 1,645 2,015 2,500 1,726 2,500 Bldg,Maint. & Repair 892 1,262 800 521 3,000 Landscaping Supplies 2,014 0 0 0 Shop Supplies/Tools 549 1,500 1,016 1,500 Equipment Parts & Repair 1,153 2,242 2;250 997 2,250 Park Supplies 3,810 2,196 3,000 2,469 3,000 Insurance 2,964 2,892 3,000 2,795 3,500 Workers Comp. 1,961 1,715 1,713 2,000 Utilities 3,873 4,096 4,000 2,770 y, 5 v o 5,000 - 5 Telephone 691 716 750 288 750 Satelites 589 1,499 600 415 2,300 Park Reserve 5,000 Trail Groomina 674 378 1,500 1,134 1,500 i al Parks . 57,220 68,228 75,015 39,767 89,500 � Ob Page 4 EXPENSES Public Works Personal Services Clothing Allowance Street Supplies Gravel Maintenance Salt/Sand Blacktop Maintenance Traffic Signs Equipment Parts & Repair Gas & Oil Shop Supplies/Tools Clean-up Days Grading/Striping Workers Comp. Insurance Telephone Utilities { ;onferences & Schools Dues & Subscriptions Capital Outlay Miscellaneous Street -Gravel Patch & Overlay Crackfill Sealcoat Fuel Tank Replacement Street Lights Maintenance Reserve Total Public Works OTHER ADDITIONS Storm Water Plan Youth Service Bureau Q,� Family Violence Contrib. _3,cSJ Total Expense 3 5� General Fund 1995BUDGET 1992 1993 1994 To Date 1995 Actual Actual Budget 6130/94 BUDGET 105,074 107,556 111,700 57,141 117,300 817 580 800 197 800 3,738 1,644 5,000 143 5,000 2,766 1,441 2,000 386 2,000 5,330 10,174 7,500 3,697 7,500 2,525 1,585 2,500 452 2,500 1,527 1,795 2,000 1,303 2,500 6,647 9,850 10,000 4,912 12,200 8,561 6,239 8,800 4,734 9,000 5,045 4,392 4,000 2,505 4,000 5,828 7,209 7,500 8,073 9,000 3,426 5,372 4,000 2,434 6,000 12,686 7,673 6,505 6,504 8,000 9,633 10,074 11, 000 10,251 12,000 726 1,012 1,000 661 ou 1,Q00 - 2,804 3,510 4,500 2,506 5,000 329 811 500 / rvo 1,900 - 5' 319 296 400 198 400 10,653 4,729 9,000 12,000 0 0 5,000 5,000 10,655 0 15,000 4,729 15,000 0 13,220 10,000 10,000 0 $1,253 45,000 45,000 0 7,000 7,000 9,365 10,068 10,000 4,919 12,000 43.387 17,000 50,500 208,454 283,870 307,705 116,635 362,400 1,946 23,000 6,730 28,000 0 2,000 0 0 0 200 0 0 961,833 1,046, 667 1.226,600 536.183 1,443,200 Page 16 SUMMARY.XLSCITY OF LAKE ELMO .JMMARY OF EXPENSES & CAPITAL OUTLAY AND TAX LEVIES '1991 1992 1993 1994 1995 0 � r, D ' Actual Actual Actual Budget Budget � �� GENERAL GOVERNMENT Personal Services 181,631 195,941 200,727 212,000 227,700 'f�. Consultants 135,220 146,559 132,621 151,000 213,500 General Expenses 46,316 51,668 53,734 66,950 63,700 Capital Outlay/Reserve 0 14,877 4,416 22,900 47,200 PUBLIC SAFETY Personal Services 32,108 40,720 57,478 63,950 67,200 Police Contract 92,130 112,717 108,433 111,200 105,000 General Expenses 84,113 89,806 79,566 98,900 107,000 Capital Outlay/Reserve 6,476 3,326 11,971 44,000 74,500 PARK$ DEPARTMENT Personal Services 39,480 40,560 50,437 55,900 59,700 General Expenses 17,296 16,660 17,791 19,400 24,800 Capital Outlay/Reserve 5,000 PUBLIC WORKS ' aersonal Services 89,451 105,074 107,556 111,700 117,300 t' General Expenses 87,466 82,072 83,725 90,500 100,600 Capital Outlay -Streets 0 10,655 44,473 75,000 75,000 CapOutlay-Equipment/Reserve 4,568 10,653 48,116 33,000 67,500 ALL OTHERS 34,977 40,645 46,623 70,200 87,500 TOTAL GENERAL FUND 861,232 961,833 1,046,667 1,226,600 1,443,200 % Increase of total 12.99°; 8.82'% -_17.19% 17.66'% /� y $ Increase in Capital Outlay/Reserves $94,300 % Increase less Capital Outlay/Reserves 9.97% GENERAL FUND & SPECIAL TAX LEVIES GENERAL FUND 679,756 680,210 874,974 1,007,100 1,201,000 7 PARK 70,000 65,000 0 0 0 LANDFILL 50,000 50,000 25,000 0 0 EQUIPMENT CERTIFICATE 50,000 61,063 100,228 94,784 0 TOTAL TAX LEVY 849,756 856,273 1,000,202 1,101,884 1,201,000 / l 93 y % Increase .77% 16.81% 10.17% 9% 6, S TAX RATE 15.164 15.761 18.431 19.944 21.049 U.V o Increase 3.94% 16.94% 8.21% 5.54% y y Page 6 PAYABLE 1995 PROPERTY TAX IMPACT WORKSHEET Taxing District: CITY OF LAVE E1,110 EP 1 — Calculate the Taxing District's Payable 1995 Local Tax Rate: Net Tax Gapacity e,j%ia v Market Value Based Ito_T' Rased 1.p_vipS Rpformnrin 1 Taxing District's Budget Requirement Local Government Aid (LGA) Homestead & Ag Credit Aid (HACA) Other Revenue Sources Certifed Property Tax Levy Fiscal Disparity Portion of Levy Local Portion of Levy Local TaxableValue(same as last yr) Local Tax Rate A. 1,201 00O /j /7J5;1.� 0 U B. 4,487 C. 184,988 D. K. _ E• 1,011,525%%%�,'L• F. 93,391 G. 918,134%/,0t/ H. 4,361,974 (1) M. i. 21.049 _ ,�( 0, %3 N. NA NA NA NA STEP 2 — Calculate the Impact of the Taxing District's Tax Rate on Residential Homestead Properties (Taxing District portion of tax only, sss�rr�ing no market v_alu.2_incr�ase from Pay 1994 ts��Y 1995) Pay 1994 Local Tax Rate Q. R O, 19.94 S. T 12 U. V. W. Market Value $: Change (U.-S): %. Change' (V S) ax Capacttyr Actual :> Tait (QxR).;F(PXO) Tax:;:; Capacitg. ..Proposed Tax (IxT)+(NxO) 75,000 780 s 155.53 780 s 175.66 s 20.13 12.94 % 100,000 1,280 $ 255.23 1,280 s 288.26 s 33.03 12, 94 % 125,000 1,780 s 1,780 s 400.36 s 45.93 12 94 % 150,000 2,280 $ 454.63 2,280 s 513 $ C % 175 no( 2,780 s 554.33 s s 71 73 19 04L% 200 0QC 3.280 $ s ns rr, Is 94 % a — Taxable Market Value of Residential Homestead R. — Calculate the Net Tax Capacity of a Residential Homestead for Pay 1994 1 at 72.000 of Market Value @ 1.00%, remainder @ 2.00% S. — Calculate the taxing district's portion of the Pay 1994 tax multiply the Pay 1994 net tax capacity (R) by the Pay 1994 tax capacity local tax rate (0). plus multiply the Pay 1994 market value (0) by, the Pay 1994 market value local tax rate (P) T. — Calculate the Net Tax Capacity of a Residential Homestead for Pay 1995 1 at 72.000 of Market Value @ 1.00%, remainder @ 2.00% U. - Calculate the taxing district's portion of the Pay 1995 tax multiply the Pay 1995 net tax capacity (T) by the Pay 1995 tax capacity local tax rate (1) , plus multiply the Pay 1995 market value (a) by the Pay 1995 market value local tax rate (N) V. — Calculate the Dollar amount of the increase/decrease subtract the Pay 1994 tax amount calculated in (S) from the Pay 1995 tax amount calculated in (U). W. — Calculate the Percentage of increase/decrease divide the Dollar amount of increase/decrease M by the Pay 1994 tax amount (S) J, r�7 Page 7 LAKE ELMO CITY COUNCIL WORKSHOP AUGUST 29, 1994 Mayor John called the workshop to order at 7:06 p.m. PRESENT: Mottaz, Conlin, John, Johnston, Johnson, Marilyn Banister, Mary Kueffner and Kathy Aho, Paul Donna of Springsted, Inc. Kathy Aho, Springsted, Inc. submitted to the council Financing Alternatives dated August 29, 1994. The council preferred the "pay as you go" method of financing. Springsted will look into the questions raised on districts crossing boundaries and can a district include the street? M/S/P Mottaz/Johnson - to send a letter to George Burkard and ask him to come to a workshop to discuss financing options and suggest dates for the council and him to meet and Springsted will send information on financing vehicles, basic rules for financing and to indicate the city favors "pay as you go" financing option. (Motion passed 5-0). M/S/P Mottaz/Conlin - to adjourn the workshop at 8:40 p.m. (Motion carried) LAKE ELMO CITY COUNCIL BUDGET WORKSHOP AUGUST 30, 1994 Interim Chairperson, Rita Conlin called the Budget Workshop to order at 6:40 p.m. at the Parks Building. PRESENT: John (arrived 7:40 p.m.), Conlin, Mottaz, Johnston (arrived at 6:55 p.m.), Johnson, Finance Director, Banister, Administrator Kueffner (departed 7:00 p.m.) Banister handed out preliminary proposed budget with 1995 figures based on input from the August 2,1994 budget meeting. Banister reported our market value increased $284,701. This means with NO budget cuts the tax rate increased by 5.54%. Karen Leach, who serves on the Board of Community Volunteer Service of the St. Croix Valley area, requested a $1,000 support donation.. The community volunteers promote the following programs: Volunteer Center, Stillwater Senior Community Center, Transportation Program, Holiday Bureau and Off Again On again Shop. The Council approved the following: Youth Service Bureau $2,200 Family Violence Contribution 300 Community Volunteer Services 1,000 The Council discussed the following: FULL TIME PLANNER: The realistic range for a planner is $30,000-$40,000 so the Council put in $45,000 for a planner and added $15,000 for Professional Services Reserves. OFFICE COPY MACHINE: The council suggested looking into leasing a copier for the city office. OTHER: Council requested revisiting payment of Maguire Iron for painting water tower placed on council agenda. FIRE DEPARM ENT: Discuss firemen's compensation and review Staton Survey. Concern raised on the increased cost of the Fire Dept. in the future. Need input on basis for responding to rescue and medical calls from Fire Chief and Washington County Sheriff's Dept. M/S/P Mottaz/John - to discuss setting up a committee at a council meeting to work with the Fire Dept. (Motion passed 5-0). POLICE CONTRACT: Do we need more hours of protection? Do we need to add third Deputy to the contract?. The Council suggested making this a study for the 1996 Budget. ANIMAL CONTROL CONTRACT:: Should we look into a full time staff member for animal control.. Consider pass through costs to Cimarron for the number of calls because they are not enforcing their dog and cat ordinance. After final budget review, the Council cut $25,600 from the 1995 budget which would be a 3% increase. A resolution will be presented for council adoption at the September 6, 1994 council meeting, A resolution approving the proposed 1994 tax levy, collectible in 1995 and setting a public hearing date for the proposed budget on November 29, 1994 7:00 p.m. M/S/P John/Mottaz - to adjourn the Budget Workshop at 8:55 p.m. 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 / / 1 / 111 1 111 1 111 1 1 THE LAKE ELMO CITY COUNCIL WILL HOLD A BUDGET WORKSHOP ON TUESDAY, AUGUST 23, 1994 6:00 P.M. CITY HALL AUGUST 16, 1994 LAKE EL110 COUNCIL MEETING I List of Claims for Approval ` For the period 08/12/94 to 08/12/94 08/12/94 CLAIM TOTAL ACCOUNT ACCOUNT TO WHOM PAID FOR WHAT PURPOSE DATE NUMBER CLAIM NUMBER AMOUNT KINKO'S NATIONAL ACCOUNTS REC. 7114 & 8/8 NEWSLETTERS 08112194 2933 883.04 100-41500-354 803.04 WASHINGTON COUNTY TREAS. SECTION MAPS 08/12194 2934 5.33 100-41500-200 5.33 GENERAL OFFICE PRODUCTS OFFICE SUPPLIES 08/12/94 2935 323.88 100-41500-200 323.88 BELLAIRE SANITATION OFFICE OUMPSTER 88/12194 2936 66.93 110-41501-408 66.93 HAGBERG'S COUNTRY MARKET OFFICE MAINT 08112/94 2937 15.10 100-41500-400 16.10 FOUR SEASONS SERVICES OFFICE EXPENSE 08/12194 2938 22.45 110-41500-400 22.45 AMERICAN LINEN SUPPLY OFFICE BLOO MAINT 08112194 2939 46.69 100-41500-400 46.69 STILLWATER GAZETTE LEGAL PUBLICATIONS 08/12194 2940 408.97 100-41580-351 352.97 108-43200-317 56.08 BULLETIN NEWSPAPERS COMPOST WORKERS AO 08/12194 2941 52.92 100-43210-317 52.92 MILLER EXCAVATING COMPOST SITE GRAVEL 08/12194 2942 1,023.13 100-43200-317 1,023.13 TNT RECYCLING JULY RECYCLING 18/12194 2943 5,717,76 100-43200-318 3,341.70 863-43210-318 2,376.00 I.S.O. 1 834 MEETING ROOM FOR 8/24/94 /8/12194 2944 50.00 100-41389-207 50.30 ST CROIX ANIMAL SHELTER JULY IMPOUNDING FEES 08/12/94 2945 765.89 100-42700-418 105.89 NORTHERN STATES POWER CO JULY UTILITIES 08112194 2946 2,539.29 100-4150-30 224.37 100-42200-380 837.53 100-43100-380 96.27 100-43160-380 762.24 100-46200-380 152.62 501-49400-380 443.46 682-49450-380 22.80 PETERSON FRAM & BERGMAN JULY LEGAL 08112/94 2947 4,866.91 181-41606-306 4,785.90 863-41600-300 $1.00 TKOA JUNE ENGINEERING 68/12/94 2948 11,654.74 190-41930-300 936.92 402-41930-300 7,967.24 409-41930-300 931.97 100-42850-312 49.50 813-41930-300 1,769.11 LEONARD, STREET & DEINARO OLSON LAKE LITIGATION 08112/94 2949 296.19 307-41600-300 296.19 ROSEVILLE RADIO FIRE DEPT RADIO SERVICE 08/12194 2950 37.64 100-42206-323 37.64 ROAD RESCUE INC FIRE DEPT SUPPLIES 08/12/94 2961 83.69 161-42200-211 83.69 LAKE ELMO OIL JULY FUEL PURCHASES 88112/94 2952 282.54 100-42200-212 175.59 104-42400-331 35.59 100-45200-221 71.36 JUNKER SANITATION MAINT DEPT OUMPSTER 08112/94 2963 86.23 100-43100-223 86.23 GENUINE PARTS COMPANY MAINT DEPT PARTS & REPAIR 08/12194 2954 47.75 100-43100-221 47,75 T.A. SCHIFSKY & SONS MAINT BEPT-PATCH POT HOLES 08/12194 2955 42.34 100-43100-407 42.34 DISPATCH COMMUNICATIONS OF AN MAINT DEPT RADIO REPAIR 08/12/94 2966 $7.94 110-43109-221 57.94 MOGREN SOD FARMS, INC. MAINT DEPT 08/12194 2957 79.88 100-43100-224 79.88 AIRSIGNAL, INC. MAINT DEPT PAGERS 08/12/94 2958 36.02 100-43100-320 36.02 ELMO'S LUMBER & PLYWOOD FIRE & PARKS SUPPLIES 08/12/94 2959 44.67 100-42200-401 10.31 160-45200-220 34.36 EARL F. ANDERSEN, INC. PARKS - BENCHES LIONS PARK 08/12194 2960 604.20 108-45280-219 604.20 POLFUS IMPLEMENT PARKS DEPT EQUIPMENT REPAIR 08/12/94 2961 185.30 106-45200-221 185.30 ELMER'S REPAIR PARKS DEPT EQUIPMENT REPAIR 08/12/94 2962 26.88 108-45200-220 26.80 ( 1 STUMP & TREE REMOVAL REMOVE STUMPS-TABLYN,SUNFISH,DENT. 68112/94 2963 470.00 100-45200-225 470.61 vaKOALE, CITY OF JULY WATER PURCHASED 08/12/94 2964 864.05 601-49400-250 854.05 TOWER ASPHALT, INC, NSA STREET IMP - PAYMENT 16 08112/94 2965 25,697.05 402-43100-532 25,697.05 TOTAL FOR MONTH 57,236.25 57,236.25 ( Mayor's Report August 16, 1994 On August 3, I attended the meeting to discuss planning activities for the I- 94 corridor at the Fortis building in Woodbury. The meeting had been called by State Senator Laidig, State Senator Price and Representatives Neary and Pearit. The meeting was attended by representatives from Afton, Lakeland, West Lakeland, Woodbury, Oakdale, Maplewood, Ramsey and Washington Counties, the Metropolitan Council, Representatives Neary and Pearit as well as myself. The discussion was facilitated by Bob Hume, an executive of the H.B. Fuller company and Chair of the Washington County Cost Effective Operations Commission. The introductory remarks related to the need to plan for the future in making the 1-94 corridor an environmentally attractive, economically healthy neighborhood, as against accepting helter skeiter development. We then saw a video presentation of a planned development in Fairfax county, just outside Washington prepared by the Urban Land Institute. This showed how a developer had created an attractive office/shooping and residential neighborhood in a planned development of land that had been held for some ten years. The individual Cities then described their long term planning interests in the corridor, followed by comments from the various commissioners and Met Council staff. The program was well covered in local newspapers. At the end we were asked to express interest in continuing this type of discussion. It was disappointing to me that neither Woodbury, Oakdale nor West Lakeland representatives felt that continuing these meetings had merit, as their plans were already too well advanced to permit adjustment. So, it was an interesting evening, it improved local communication, but whether there will be a long term effective interaction will depend on the continued interest of the organizers and the Met Council in reaching a coordinated plan for the area. On August 9, I attended the preconstruction discussions on the reconstruction of County Road 10 at the Washington County Public Works building. The main contractor is Forest Lake Contracting. The road was closed yesterday August 15, and work started on placing the silt fences for dirt removal on the North side. The contractor plans on working an average 11 hour workday from 7a.m. to 6 or 7 p.m. 5 days a week with occasional Saturdays. Detailed plans for the reconstruction are available at the City Office. The project is expected to be completed late in 1995. Yesterday, I went to the Valley Access Channels studios where I had been invited to outline my concept for a Rural City Center in Lake Elmo on their Valley Insight program. This program is broadcast on Channel 3 on Saturday and Sunday evenings at 9 p.m. My contribution will be shown, this weekend or next, in the second half of their program at about 9.20 p.m. Note that what you will see is completely unedited video, as cable access does not have staff to review and edit what is recorded. What you will see, is what they got - an unscripted presentation on my ideas of one possible way that Lake Elmo could progress to the future. Olsen Lake Last Thursday, the shoreline of Nick Winkel's property and that of his immediate neigbors was desecrated by a thick green slime with the consistency of latex paint. This is the result of the Valley Branch Watershed's discharge from the Olsen Lake Estates Pond which Lake Elmo has strongly resisted. Lacking the evidence of long term damage, and faced with estimates of the potential harmless results of the discharge, we could not respond as forcefully as we would like. Now it is different, and while we really regret the pollution, we do have something which helps our cause. We have positive proof that lakes Demontreville and Olsen are separate bodies of water, and that the dilution factors used in Barr engineering estimates of the affect of the discharges are completely wrong. We will use this information to object to the Valley Branch Water Management Plan, and to draw the attention of the BSWR, the DNR, the PCA and the Corps of Engineers to the results of unrestrained development in wetland areas, as well as the ineffectiveness of theories on wetland mitigation. For the record, I took the following Secchi disc water transparency readings on Friday, August 12: Lake Olsen: Nick Winkel property Ift 8 ins. "Usual" measuring site 1ft 9 ins Hidden Bay lft 9 ins Lake Demontreville: "Usual" measuring site 5ft Off Boat landing site 5 ft. and yesterday, August 15, witnessed by Mr. Greg @tea 4 .,a.. Lake Olsen: Nick Winkel property lft 9 ins. Hidden Bay Lake liemontreville: close to Interlake channel Ift 9 ins Oft I appreciate the assistance of Ms. Barb Walsh who provided the boat from which we took the measurements. w,e ran L. Parr N011 ferrmu• P. Filln r)rmivl wi:t Penn GuIrl A. Ue(Knmu John Aildlacl Millar litrw1hYI HdF.&oll' Mirhlu:l '1 Olvali- Kenneth A Ajwl..hl PETERSQN, FRAM . BERGMAN August 16, 1994 Mary Kuef£ner City Administrator City of Lake Elmo 3800 Laverne Avenue North Lake Elmo, MN 55042 RE: Armstrong Conditional Use Permit Washington County Fill and Grading Operation Our File No,: 11135/920001 Mary: ",Oy W0 Taal filth stleet. :il. `:ill. fviN ;,H)l 111;7 I,I?Iel N'Piti 161312 M-171; IOC:fIrailC Mclviul Silvrr,i)tCounsCl BY FACSIMILE MIND U.S. MAIL I have reviewed the Armstrong Conditional Use permit and the exhibits which it incorporates. I have also reviewed the Washington County Disposal Site Plan for Lila Armstrong property. The disposal site plan is contained on Sheet 64/79 for Washington County Project SAP 82-610--04. The Armstrong Conditional use Permit includes a landscape plan which illustrates plantings within a portion of the area proposed as a disposal site by Washington County, in addition, Condition No. 6 of the Permit reads as follows: The landowner shall comply with the proposed and existing landscape plan attached and submitted to the City Council at its meeting of December 16, 1986. in particular, the landowner agrees to make every reasonable effort to provide natural vegetation equivalent to 5 feet in height by June 1, 1992, and the equivalent of S feet in height by June 1, 1995. The planting of such natural vegetation shall consist of existing pine and spruce plantations and proposed pine and spruce plantations submitted as part of this proposal. It is understood that some of these trees may be harvested for Christmas tree sales, but at least six rows of trees shall remain and be allowed to grow to maturity. The lilac hedges on the site shall be maintained so as to provide screen for any outside storage area. Although I am.not familiar with all of the discussions which took place at the time of the issuance of the Armstrong Conditional Use Permit, it appears that use of the Washington County Designated Disposal Site would make it difficult for the property owner to Mary Kueffner August 16, 1994 Page 2 Comply with Condition No. 6 of the Conditional Use Permit in a timely fashion. There is another document in the City file entitled "Legal description - Armstrong Property". Thic document was apparently submitted in connection with the application for the Armstrong Conditional Use Permit and refers to the same exhibits which are incorporated in the Armstrong Conditional Use Permit. This document indicates that the floor elevations of the buildings on the Armstrong property.will be approximately 1,062 feet above sea level. The County Engineer has stated that final grade of the disposal area will not exceed 1,062 feet above sea level. The City may wish to discuss the consequences of the use of the disposal area on the landscape plan for the Armstrong site. I would recommend that any grading permit issued by the City to Washington County be subject to the following conditions: 1. Washington County will not dispose of fill in a manner that is inconsistent with the conditions attached to the Armstrong Conditional Use Permit as determined by the City's Consulting Engineer. 2. Any other conditions as the City Is Consulting Engineer or Council deem appropriate. (These should be specified. when Council issues grading permits.) If you have any questions, please contact me. Very truly yours, ,iPF:bap 36frome P. Filla Cc: Larry Bohrer via fax Donald J. Theisen via fax 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. LAKE ELMO CITY COUNCIL MEETING AUGUST 16, 1994 ****6:00 P.M. BUDGET WORKSHOP**** (Maintenance & Parks Department) 7:00 p.m. MEETING CONVENES Pledge of Allegiance 1. AGENDA 2. MINUTES: August 2, 1994 3. CLAIMS 4. PUBLIC INQUIRIES/INFORMATIONAL: A. Paint-a-thon at Cimarron Park 5. UNFINISHED BUSINESS: A. Recommendation from Planning Commission on Day of Meeting and Number of Planning Commission Members B. Ordinance 8103 - Correcting Goetschel Legal description for annexation C. Impound Agreement with St. Croix Animal Shelter 6. PLANNING/LAND USE & ZONING: A. Martin Colon "Appeal to the Board of Adjustment and Appeals" B. Hammes Sand & Gravel -Recommendation from PZ on Mining C. Resolution No. 94-21: Allowing Accessory Structure located between the public road and the principal structure: - Bob Taverna, 10174 Stillwater Lane CITY REQUEST TO Ap AR BEFOERE MO HE CITY OR PLANNING COMMISSION COUNCIL If you wish to address the City Council or Planning Commission pl ease follow the suggestions below: (Please Print) Name_ �7 �(���.k Address _Date b ct Agenda Item or Subject you wish to address: �P�anyr Individual�Repr`esenti�n applicable) �n•c�cl ,. _ i listed NOTES: Please complete this form so that you may be recognized Agenda. You are under no obligation to speak if you decide against state your full name and address so that the re g d at the appropriate time on the of this meeting. cord of your comments willing IIIbe complete the 1gt Please he minutes Welcome to this meeting. We are pleased that you are taking this means of participating in your City government. On agenda items, the City is sincerely interested in your viewpoints andconcerns.on However, the Council meeting. If you wisg Commssion may not h ish to be heard., able to take public comments on all issues or at any given 1. Raise your hand. public comment, you will be recognized. If the Mayor or. Chairman can accept p the Mayor or Chairman, state your name and 2. When recognized by address. 3. State your positions and reasons as concisely as possible. If you cannot be recognized, and still have concerns, please call the City Administrator, Mary Kueffner, at 777-5510 during regular office hours. S 1992 COUNCIL MEMBERS David Johnson, Mayor Lee Hunt Richard Johnson Jess Mottaz Todd Williams CITY HALL ADDRESS, PHONE & HOUR . Lake Elmo City Office 777-5510 3soo Laverne Avenue N. 8 am - Lake Elmo, MN 55042 Mon. - Friday ym LAKE ELMO CITY COUNCIL AGENDA AUGUST 16, 1994 2 D. Preliminary Plat & Final Plat Approval- Stonegate 2nd Addition E. Ordinance 8101- relating to Public Land Dedication Requirements F. Metro East Development Partnership Development Proposals G. Leonard Hanson property on 1-94 7. CITY ENGINEER'S REPORT: A. Partial Payment #6 - Tower Asphalt B. Rolling Hills: Escrow Reduction C. Bids for Water Tower Painting D. Valley Branch Watershed Districts 509 Plan Amendment E. Request from E&H Earthmovers for temporary stockpiling of dirt (tentative) F. Other 8. CITY ATTORNEY'S REPORT: A. Ordinance 8102 - relating to temporary on sale intoxicating and non -intoxicating liquor licenses B. Permit to fill on Armstrong property (continuation) C. Other 9. CITY COUNCIL REPORTS: A. Mayor John B. Council Member Conlin C. " Johnson D. Johnston E. Mottaz 10. CITY ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORT: A. Resolution No. 94-22 Designating polling places for September 13 Primary and November 8 General Election B. Resolution No. 94-23 appointing election judges for Primary Election and General Election C. Other 11. Adjourn