HomeMy WebLinkAbout2002.06.03 CC Minutes - Special MeetingMINUTES FOR THE CITY COUNCIL MEETING FOR THE MORNING OF JUNE 3, 2002
Mayor Fran Miron called the meeting to order at 8:00 am.
PRESENT: Granger, Haas, Petryk, Puleo, Miron
City Administrator, Michael Ericson
CD Director, John Rask
City Engineer, Dave Mitchell
Fire Director, Ron Otkin
Public Works Director, Chris Petree
Tom Junnila, representative of Schwieters Properties
DISCUSSION OF TAX INCREMENT FINANCING DISTRICTS
CD Director John Rask, Finance Director Ron Otkin, Paul Steinman, and Mikaela Hout from
Springsted Financial Advisors, discussed the shortfalls in the City's TIF District. The shortfalls are
primarily attributed to the tax law changes of 2001. The shortfalls exist because the amount of actual
tax increment is less than the amount agreed upon in the individual TIF agreements for each business.
Based upon the terms of the TIF agreements, the businesses are financially responsible for the
shortfalls. The financial advisors and staff updated the Council on this issue and looked for direction
from the City Council on how to proceed. The financial advisors and Finance Director Ron Otkin
discussed the fiscal impacts to the businesses and the City. Council discussed the issue of whether
relief from the City should be considered for the businesses. Council agreed that a meeting with
businesses was necessary to explain the issue. They agreed that the City is a partner with the
businesses. The TIF District would generate over $2 million, which may have to be spent within the
next three months. A portion of which would go to the traffic signal at 1400 StreeV TH61. Council
agreed that further discussion was necessary.
Petryk made motion, Granger seconded, to continue a workshop meeting on Wednesday, June 12,
2002, at 8:00 am in the Oneka Room.
All aye. Motion Carried.
DISCUSSION OF 13 ACRES IN BEIP (LINDEN PROPERTYI
CD Director John Rask presented a new proposal to Council to consider the construction of a cul-de-
sac on the City's 13 -acre parcel of land immediately adjacent to the last parcel of land owned by
Tom Jackson. This proposal would allow the City to split the parcel of land into more manageable
lots on which 40,000 to 50,000 sq ft buildings could be built. City staff recommended Council
consider construction of a cul-de-sac onto the City's 13 -acre parcel. John stated that an ALTA
survey would be helpful to market the City's property. Ron Otkin shared with Council the history of
the improvement bonds that were used to construct Fenway Blvd. Tom Junnila shared with Council
a concept plan for development of the entire site that Schwieters Properties is interested in. Council
discussed the sale of the property further.
Haas made motion, Petryk seconded, directing staff to : 1) negotiate and authorize purchase
agreements on the property; 2) prepare an ALTA survey; 3) talk with Tom Jackson for interest in
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selling his property; 4) talk to Koch Refinery on the sale of property; and 5) include 5-6 acres in land
for a public works facility.
All aye. Motion Carried.
DISCUSSION ON SPECIAL ASSESSMENT STREET IMPROVEMENT POLICY
Staff presented a draft street assessment policy for discussion and consideration by the City Council.
State Statutes allow municipalities to assess all or portions of the costs of any public improvements
to property owners basod on the benefits received from the project. The purpose of the assessment
policy is to provide a guide to be used by staff for preparing assessment rolls for approval by the
City Council. Further, the policy assists in capital improvements programming by defining the
amount to be funded through general assessments. Lastly, the assessment policy is meant to assure
uniform and consistent treatment to all property owners within the City as improvements occur. The
Council agreed to discuss this issue further on June 12, 2002.
Council member Frank Puleo shared with Council a number of issues related to the City Hall
landscaping.
Granger made motion, Haas seconded, to direct Arnt Construction to install a 12" corrugated pipe to
route rainwater garden water on the east side of City Hall at a cost of $3,000.
All aye. Motion Carried.
Puleo made motion, Haas seconded, to have Arnt Construction change out sump line inside and
outside basement from east to west side at a cost of $1,600.
All aye. Motion Carried.
Granger made motion, Haas seconded, to pay an additional $835 to Southview Design to make some
changes in the edging and river rock in the landscaping.
All aye. Motion Carried.
Miron made motion, Haas seconded, for an additional $168 for large bushes to screen the HVAC
units on the west side of City Hall.
All aye. Motion Carried.
Petryk made motion, Granger seconded, to remove the silver maple on the east side of City Hall,
which was in poor position next to rainwater garden and not in good condition.
All aye. Motion Carried.
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ADJOURNMENT
Haas made motion, Petryk seconded, to adjourn at 12:00 noon.
All aye. Motion Carried.
Michael A. Ericson
City Administrator