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HomeMy WebLinkAbout01-14-75 PZMCITY OF LAKE ELMO PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF JANUARY 14, 1975 PRESENT: Lundquist, Williams, Dreher, Johnson, Grace, Novak, Froehner and Armstrong. Meeting called to order at 7:40 P.M. by Chairman Lundquist SPECIAL Chairman Lundquist informed the members that the HEARING Public hearing to allow citizen input into the Lake Elmo Comprehensive Plan would be held on Thursday, January 30, at Oakland School. The Meeting will begin at 7:30 P.M. Discussion of the detailed plans was put off until later in the meeting. ZABROK Harry Zabrok addressed the PZC regarding the use of the Stillwater Weekly Gazette as the official paper of Lake Elmo rather than the daily edition. He commented on the proposed sewer plan which would include a lift station which would be abandoned at a later point in the development of the complete system. Mr. Zabrok also expressed hope that the PZC would be active in attempting to secure any Federal grants that might be available to Lake Elmo. LICHT David Licht of Midwest Planning discussed the Contracts for professional planning service pending before the Council. The December 31st Contract involved the Comprehensive Plan and the December 30th Agreement was a one year planning services agreement. The December 30th agreement would involve review of development plans submitted to the city. This would be on an hourly cost basis and the costs would be passed through to the developer. Requests for services would be submitted to Midwest in written form. The December 31st Comprehensive Plan Contract was changed by agreement at the meeting so that at VI it reads: "The Consultant shall complete the bulk of item I within four (t) months..." The cost of the December 31st Contract will be $7,500.00. MOTION: by Williams that the city enter the December 31st Contract with Midwest. SECOND: Johnson VOTE: Motion carried all in favor MOTION: by Williams that the city enter into the December 30th Agreement with Midwest. SECOND: GRACE VOTE: Motion carried all in favor MAYOR Mayor Eder addressed the PZC regarding the Citizens League EDER Study and the Metropolitan Development Guide. • He pointed out the Map in the Guide and raised a question as to the possibility of Lake Elmo (old village) being considered a free standing growth center and possible realigning of the colored area which indicates sewer needs. Section (8) on page 41 was discussed regarding the implication that communities would bear the costs of misplanning. FEDERAL The PZC decided upon the following five projects for GRANT submission to the Council in connection with the possible Federal Grant: (1) Park planning and development. (2) Revision and formulation of Environmental codes. (3) Functional capital improvements program. (ZI) Detailed area planning: (a) Dayton -Hudson (b) 3M (c) 1-94 Corridor (d) Airport (e) Maintenance and preservation of "Old Village" (5) Acquisition of wetlands for protection and maintenance of water recharge areas.. PUBLIC Plans were laid for the hearing. There will be three HEARING microphones, one for the moderator and two for citizen input. The meeting will be taped. Ground rules should be formulated and stated in advance. Advance notice to all residents will be given high priority. MOTION: by Williams that the city mail out a notice to every household. SECOND: Grace Members agreed that this would be the most effective method of making sure that everyone had notice. VOTE: Motion carried all in favor. MOTION: by Johnson that Lunquist be moderator for the hearing. SECOND: Froehner VOTE: Motion carried, Lunquist abstained, the rest all in favor. The possibility of coffee and donuts was discussed, but majority agreement seemed to be against it. The use of Overhead projector, slide projector, handout sheets and wall maps was also discussed and considered. ADJOURNMENT: The meeting adjourned at 12:10 A.M. on January 15th. Respectfully submitted, Thomas G. Armstrong AGENDA -PLANNING -ZONING COMMISSION CITY OF LAICE ELMO, MINNESOTA 55042 MEETING TO BE HELD TUESDAY, JANUARY 14, 1975. 7:30 P.M.-- 9:00 P.M.-•- Discussion with David Licht of Midwest Planning on the Comprehensive Plan. It would be appreciated if every member would be punctual for this meeting. The Lake Elmo Planning Commission has been invited by the 3M Company to a meeting regarding plan for their new site, on January 22, 1975 at 7:30 P.M., at the Highway Building on Hadley Ave., junction 694 and 212. The Oakdale and County Planning Commission have also been invited to this same meeting. ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION: CITY OF LAKE ELMO PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF JANUARY 14, 1975 PRESENT: Lundquist, Williams, Dreher, Johnson, Grace, Novak, Froehner and Armstrong. Meeting called to order at 7:40 P.M. by Chairman Lundquist SPECIAL Chairman Lundquist informed the members that the HEARING Public hearing to allow citizen input into the Lake Elmo Comprehensive Plan would be held on Thursday, January 30, at Oakland School. The Meeting will begin at 7:30 P.M. Discussion of the detailed plans was put off until later in the meeting. ZABROK Harry Zabrok,addressed the PZC regarding the use of the Stillwater Weekly Gazette as the official paper of Lake Elmo rather than the daily, edition. He commented on the proposed sewer plan which would include a lift station which would be abandoned at a later point in the development of the complete system. Mr. Zabrok also expressed hope that the PZC would be active in attempting to secure any Federal"- grants that might be available to Lake Elmo. LICHT David Licht of Midwest Planning discussed the Contracts for professional planning service pending before the Council. The December 31st Contract involved the Comprehensive Plan and the December 30th Agreement was a one year planning services agreement. The December 30th agreement would involve review of development plans submitted to the city. This would be on an hourly cost basis and the costs would be passed through to the developer. Requests for services would be submitted to Midwest in written form. The December 31St Comprehensive Plan Contract was changed by agreement at the meeting so that at VI it reads: "The Consultant shall complete the bulk of item I within four (4) months..." The cost of the December 31st Contract will be $7,500.00. MOTION: by Williams that the city enter the December 31st Contract with Midwest. SECOND: Johnson VOTE: Motion carried all in favor. MOTION: by Williams that the city enter into the December 30th Agreement with Midwest. SECOND: GRACE VOTE: Motion carried all in. favor. MAYOR Mayor Eder addressed the PZC regarding the Citizens League EDER Study and the Metropolitan Development Guide. He pointed out the Map In the Guide and raised a question as to the possibility of Lake Elmo (old village) being considered a free standing growth center and possible realigning of the colored area which indicates sewer needs. Section (8) on page 41 was discussed regarding the implication that communities would bear the costs of misplanning. FEDERAL The PZC decided upon the following five projects for GRANT submission to the Council in connection with the possible Federal Grant: (1) Park planning and development. (2) Revision and formulation of Environmental codes. (3) Functional capital improvements program. (4) Detailed area planning: (a) Dayton -Hudson (b) 3M (c) I--94 Corridor (d) Airport (e) Maintenance and preservation of "Old Village" (5) Acquisition of wetlands for protection and maintenance of water recharge areas. PUBLIC Plans were laid for the hearing. There will be three HEARING microphones, one for the moderator and two for citizen input. The meeting will be taped. Ground rules should be formulated and stated in advance. Advance notice to all residents will be given high priority. MOTION: by Williams that the city mail out a notice to every household. SECOND: Grace Members agreed that this would be the most effective method of making sure that everyone had notice. VOTE: Motion carried all in favor. MOTION: by johnson that Lunquist be moderator for the hearing. SECOND: Froehner VOTE: Motion carried, Lunquist abstained, the rest all in favor. The possibility of coffee and donuts was discussed, but majority agreement seemed to be against it. The use of Overhead projector, slide projector, handout sheets and wall maps was also discussed and considered. ADJOURNMENT: The meeting adjourned at 12:10 A.M. on January 15th. Respectfully submitted, 0,A„..td0/15 Thomas G. Armstrong