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12d. SR 12-18-1995River Request ITEM 12d- MEMORANDUM TO: Park and Recreation Commission FROM: Steven B. Ach, City Planner. DATE: September 13, 1995 SUBJECT: Park Dedication Fees Consider Resolution 95 -_, amending the park dedication fees which will be effective 1/1/96 and 1/1/97. Background • In 1992, the Park and Rec Commission recommended to the City Council a resolution to adjust the park dedication fees on an annual basis by $50 for a three -year period. The last adjustment setforth in the resolution was made on 1/1/95 and therefore, if the Park and Rec Commission would like to see an increase in the park dedication fees on the first of January, 1996, a new resolution will need to be forwarded to the City Council. Analysis As the Park and Rec Commission is well aware, demands are continually being placed on the development of the park and recreation system. Park dedication funds are a primary source for both acquiring land and purchasing recreational equipment for the parks throughout the community. As residential development continues throughout the community the demands for recreational development will continue to increase and the financing of these improvements is an issue the city will have to continuously contend with. In an attempt to keep pace with development and necessary park improvements, the Park and Rec Commission is asked to consider the attached resolution which would increase the park dedication fees for single . family and multi - family development by $100 per lot annually, for the next 13065 Orono Parkway • P.O. Box 490 • Elk River, MN 55330 • (612) 441 -7420 • Fax: (612) 441 -7425 • is two years. The commission may also want to consider whether an increase in the commercial park dedication should be included at this time. To assist the commission in considering this matter, I have attached a survey of other communities to give you an idea of the park dedication fees for residential, commercial and industrial. This survey was conducted in December 1993 so the information may be out of date. Recommendation The Park and Rec Commission is asked to consider the attached resolution as presented or amended according to the desire of the Park Commission, whereby this resolution can then be forwarded to the City Council for their consideration. s:council:p &r:p arkdedi CITY OF CHAMPLIN 4217624 P.02 C 1 TY OF PFr1SEY 612 427 5543 F.03/oz DEDICATION SURVEY - CASH CONTRIBUTIONS .• ENTIAL K Valley 10% of assessed land value (currently using 520,000 /acre) Lino Lakes 'Formula using raw land value, housing density to arrive at amount equal to what a parcel could be purchased for. Chanhassen ' 'Single/Duplex Multi /Apes �M nnatonka Single Family Town /Duplex Apartments Oakdale Single Famiiy Multi Family $600.00 per unit park 33% or $200 per unit trail $525.00 per unit park $175.00 per unit trail $400.00 per unit $300.00 per unit $250.00 per unit C'OMMERCIALrINQ1j =TAL_ 5% of land or cash in lieu of land (currently using $20,000 1acre) $200.00 per 1,000 sq ft gross floor are a $3,000.00 per acre park $1,000.00 per acre trail Office /Ind $0.20 per square foot Cornmarcial $0.10 of buildin area $525.00 per unit 51,575.00 per acre $425.00 per unit (cash dedication in lieu of 10% land dedication) Burnsville Single Family $512.40 per unit Commercial 53,500.00 per acre Duplex S581.00 per unit Industrial S2,000.00 per acre $1,750.00 per acre $1,600.00 per 'acre w:o S &W $1,000.00 per acre with S &W $1,500.00 per acre Rosemount Single Family $520.00 per unit $1,100.00 per acre (based on 5% of land value at $22,000 per acre) Prior Lake Single Family S800.00 per unit 51.00 per sgsare foot 0 (plus $300 on each bldg permit new construction) NOTE— Rates will be proposed to change during 1994 at some point - recommentati❑ns not yet mac ' 'These are the recommended rates for 1994 - not necessarily adopted at this time. 12/7/93 Multi Family 3 -4 units ,$596.00 per unit Apt Complexes $752.00 per unit Chaska Greater of $1,000-per acre or Single /Duplex $475.00 per unit TownhomeslQuad; 5300.00 per unit Apts /Condos $250.00 per unit Ed`ry Single Family S725.00 per lot Multi Family 5500.00 per unit Moblie Home $350.00 per lot (land contribution Is 1.0% of value of gross acres) Eik Fiver ' ' Single Family $450.00 per unit $1,750.00 per acre $1,600.00 per 'acre w:o S &W $1,000.00 per acre with S &W $1,500.00 per acre Rosemount Single Family $520.00 per unit $1,100.00 per acre (based on 5% of land value at $22,000 per acre) Prior Lake Single Family S800.00 per unit 51.00 per sgsare foot 0 (plus $300 on each bldg permit new construction) NOTE— Rates will be proposed to change during 1994 at some point - recommentati❑ns not yet mac ' 'These are the recommended rates for 1994 - not necessarily adopted at this time. 12/7/93 .. .,- A 1 to • diri �amsey • • CITY OF CHAMPLIN 421762 .. x � I ai'd 4� r 5543 rnnn uc>✓1� 4 1 4 .,. ./11 .n 1 1%1" Q%JMYGT - t✓K.JM L+UN I MIMU I tUN1 Eagan Single Family Duplex Quad Multi Eden Prairie • `Single Family =rn Single Family Lakeville Single Family apse Grcv Champlin am Lake Coon Raoid� --_- Blaine Andover � Brooklyn P Inver Grove Heichts $450.00 1663 than 1 unit Boo per 3.3 acres all 'other dwellings ' $700.00 per unit $621.00 per unit SSS3.00 per unit S53 1.1.00 per unit $900.00 per unit - $885.00 per unit S650.00 per unit plus 5150.00 trails tee per unit P.0Zi03 ea 5% Of gross Land area as detbrmined by Council $0.055 per square foot of net land 531250.00 per acre S3,600.00 per acrs 5.00 of assessed valuaticr, Single Family V6601W per unit Industrial S2,058.00 per acre fV Commercial 53,064.00 pe, acre Ado 0 'Single Family S 0 per aeracgfCOj„-o-r $6,750.00 per acre Multi Family $4,500.00 per acre lc% of market value of land or $400 per lot - based on recornmerdation from Park Ccnmus Single Family 5384.00 per unit $1,152.00 per acre Townhcrnes 5286.00 per unit - (includes of:ices) Apartments $238.00 per unit Single Family 3620.00 per unit Industrial 51,630.00 per acre Duplex 5530.00 per unit Commercial S1,860.00 per acra Townhouse /Quad $460.00 per unit Multi Family 5390.00 per unit Mobile Home 5475.00 per it Cas^ contribution based on Commission recontmenetation - eaiculatsd on the •market value' of the undeveloped land that would otherwise have Caen conveyed or dedicated. 10% of assessed value per parcel 4% o; assessed value per parcel (FMV range: $20,000 . S30,000 /acre) (FMV ranee: 565,10010 - SdC0,000;2cra) NOT_: Plats with 800 — IZ00/4c,7- 4 or less lots $500.00 per fot A & E Districts R -1 & R -2 R -3 $850.00 per u:1i; 5850.00 per unit S650.00 per unit 1217/93 P & A $175.00 per 1,1000 s;, 8-1 S175.00 ft cross floor S-2.3 & 4 S125.00 area 1 -1 & 1 -2 S75.00 COMMISSIONER OLSON MOVED TO TAKE THE PARK DEDICATION FEE ON THIS PARCEL. COMMISSIONER TUTTLE SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 8 -0. • 12b. Administrative Subdivision Platting Outlot A of Lundgren First Addition into a buildable lot/ Dick Hetland/ AS 95 -9 Staff recommends taking the park dedication fee on this parcel. COMMISSIONER TUTTLE MOVED TO TAKE THE PARK DEDICATION FEE ON THIS PARCEL. COMMISSIONER OLSON SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 8 -0. 12c. Administrative Subdivision dividing a five acre lot into two buildable sites /Joe Goetz /AS 95 -8 Staff recommends taking the park dedication fee on this parcel. COMMISSIONER DONAIS MOVED TO TAKE THE PARK DEDICATION FEE ON THIS PARCEL. COMMISSIONER MADSEN SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 8 -0. 12d. Consider Resolution amending park dedication fees for the next three years Staff recommends increasing the park dedication fee for single - family and multi- family development by $100 per lot annually for the next two years and also reviewing the commercial fees. COMMISSIONER OLSON MOVED TO CHANGE THE PARK DEDICATION • FEES ON NEW SUBDIVISIONS FOR SINGLE - FAMILY AND MULTI- FAMILY DWELLING UNITS TO $600 IN 1996, AND $700 IN 1997. is Park and Recreation Commission September 13, 1995 COMMISSIONER MADSEN SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION I CARRIED 7 -1. COMMISSIONER TUTTLE OPPOSED. COMMISSIONER DANA ANDERSON MOVED TO ADJUST THE COMMERCIAL RATE OF PARK DEDICATION FEES TO BE MORE COMPETITIVE WITH OTHER COMMUNITIES TO THE FOLLOWING: $2,000 IN 1996, $2,500 IN 1997. COMMISSIONER ROLFE ANDERSON SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 8 -0. 13. Staff Updates Page 6 Phil Hals discussed the property on 165th and Jarvis (the Cass property) negotiation. He stated that a portion of this property will be dedicated for ball fields. • Also, as the land is depleted of sludge, baseball complexes can be created on this property. 14. Other Business A brief discussion was held regarding the curb for Woodland Trails Park. Chair Dave Anderson would like to take this item back to the City Council with the r a� cy or , I k River Issue ITEM 5.15.e MEMORANDUM TO: FROM: DATE: SUBJECT: Mayor and City Council Steven B. Ach, City Planner December 18, 1995 Planning Fees Consider adjusting planning application fees. Overview On an annual basis, staff conducts a survey of surrounding and other similar developing communities to assess their fee structure as compared to Elk • River's. When considering an increase in application fees, staff reviews the following: • How does Elk River's fees compare to the surrounding and similar communities? • Which applications generally demand the greatest amount of staff time to review, prepare reports and administer? The last time planning application fees were adjusted was January of 1994. Since that time, it has become clear the applications which generally demand the greatest amount of staff time are: • Subdivisions (preliminary and final) • Conditional use permits • Site plan review Therefore, the fees for these applications are proposed to be increased as follows: 1995 Fee 1996 Fee Conditional use permit (commercial /industrial) $250.00 $300.00 Preliminary plat $500.00 $500.00+$5 per lot • Site plan review $200.00 $250.00 13065 Orono Parkway • P.O. Box 490 • Elk River, MN 55330 • (612) 441 -7420 • Fax: (612) 441 -7425 • • A special note should be made regarding the increase in preliminary plat fees. This fee is being adjusted to maintain a base fee; however, include a per lot fee. This is an attempt to try and make application fees for preliminary plats proportional to the size of the actual development. Recommendation It is recommended the City Council approve amending the planning application fees by adjusting the following applications: 1995 Fee 1996 Fee Conditional use permit (commercial /industrial) $250.00 $300.00 Preliminary plat $500.00 $500.00+$5 per lot Site plan review $200.00 $250.00 s:council:planfees 6 s •APPLICATION FEE SURVEY 12113195 page 1 Site Plan Preliminary Plat Final Plat CUP Review Variance PUD Admin. Subdivision Other $60.00+ $20.00 /acre + $100.00 + recording 00 /lot escrow $150.00 fees + $400.00 park pan) or residential /$190.00 dedication fee for each $11.00 /acre for 'I /lot commercial + recording $75.00 SFR/ $100.00 $150.00 + Plat fees + undeveloped lot less topo maps if al) $20.00 fee $750.00 all others Recording fees than 20 acres requested Admin. Site Plan = "125.00 + staff $50.00, & attorney $125.00 ($100.00 home $1000.00 escrow (unused $75.00 - -no plat, $150.00 Environmental es occupation permit) $125.00 $100.00 amount is returned) - platted permit = $75.00 ?.50 /lot 0lots $210.00 $80.00 $80.00 $1,050.00 $130.00 N/A $100.00 (R1 & R2), $100.00 (R1 & R2), i.00 $250.00 (all others) $250.00 $250.00 (all others) N/A $250.00 N/A 30 $650.00 N/A $100.00 $650.00 $500.00 N/A concept = $200.00 + escrow (less than 10 acres = $500.00, 10 - 50 acres = $1,000.00, 50+ Agricultural /Residential = acres = $1,500.00), $50.00, all others preliminary = $650.00 + conservancy $200.00, annual review = $20.00 /acre, final = district permit = .00 $25.00 $550.00 $50.00 $100.00 $450.00 $50.00 Special Use Permit, Principal Use = $305.00 Concept = $245.00, $1000.00 deposit + $19.50 recording fee, Preliminary = $490.00, for landscaping. Temp. & Home Occ. = Final (per phase) = Townhome play $125.00 + $19.50 $125.00 + $19.50 $125.00 /residential & structure fee = .00 recording fee $305.00 recording fee $245.00 /commercial $125.00 $250.00 /unit 12113195 page 1 ItAPPLICATION FEE SURVEY & • 12113195 page 2 Site Plan 3 Preliminary Plat Final Plat CUP Review Variance PUD Admin. Subdivision Other concept plan = $250.00 + $100.00 or $250.00 if Park Dedication $20 /acre, development street easement or fees subject to $100.00+ $250.00+ plan = $200.00 + vacation is processed change in February escrow $200.00 + escrow escrow $50.00 $5.00 /acre as part of the same 1996 considering a tree setback = $50.00, all dedication fee of 00 $125.00 $0.00 others = $125.00 $125.00 $50.00 $250.00 /lot SFR = $200.00 + SFR = $200.00 + $300.00 escrow, other = $300.00 escrow, $150.00 + $500.00 $200.00 + $500.00 other = $200.00 + escrow, 1 per 40 = escrow, appeals = $500.00 escrow, $200.00, 1 per 40 $150.00 + $200.00 appeals = $150.00 + (transfer) = $200.00 + 4 escrow N/A $200.00 escrow N/A $300.00 escrow N/A $75.00+ costs incurred in $75.00 + costs $75.00 + costs incurred processing incurred in $75.00 + costs incurred in $75.00 + costs incurred in processing through through processing through processing through in processing through Recording Recording Recording Recording Recording N/A Home occ. = $75.00, zoning ordinance renewals = $25.00, all (text amendment) .00 others = $100.00 $200.00 $200.00 N/A N/A = $100.00 residential = $100.00, comm./Ind. = $250.00, %e amend. = $75.00 $200.00 $150.00 no fee $150.00 N/A comm✓ind. = $300.00 1 $250.00 N/A N/A N/A N/A 12113195 page 2 ITEM 5.15.f T y of MEMORANDUM l TO: Mayor and City Council River FROM: Sandra Thackeray DATE: December 18, 1995 SUBJECT: 1996 Administrative Fees Fees for services are based on the direct cost of administration and enforcement for the licensed service. The city annually reviews its fees to ensure that the cost of administration and enforcement are covered and to see how the fees compare with surrounding communities of similar size. The recommendation for the following fee increases is based on the cost of administration and the average fees being charged by metropolitan municipalities for cities of 10,000 - 20,000 population. Listed below are the current administrative fees with the recommended • increases. r� ADMINISTRATION FEES ........ ............ ..... ...... .......... _ . . ........................... . . . ... ... . ........ ............... . . .I . ...... ... .. SERVICE ............... _ CIJRRTNT ................. PROPOSED TEE Bowling Alley License $70.00 No Change Residenti Sec al B...... hin !Permit No Fee $10.00 Residential S ecal Surn Permit to Clear lamed Nar Fee : $25.Q0 Residential ecal Brnin PermtlDa �me'Hour�s No Fee $25.Q Cat .Incense No Fee $S.OE1/ 2 rs. Cigarette License $25 No Change Do Lioenae $$ f Z t. $ l O� 2 r. Kennel License $75.00 No Change Liquor On -Sale License $4,000 No Change Sunda On -Sale $200 No Change Non- Into.,deatin Off -Sale (beer) $75 No Change Non-intuid tiara On�Sale..::: r $150 $2 5! Set -Ii Ne Fee $75 *Wind $500 $650: Temporary Non-intoxicating on -sale $20/ day No Change Temporary intoaricatin on -sale $20/ day No Change On -sale Li ' uor.Invest ' ation Ca "oration Nice Fee $250: On -Sale Li utsr..Ineest atiari S e ...................... No Fee;i _ . $150! ............ Mechanical Amusement License $35 /device No Change Therapeutic Massage Establishment $200 No Change Therapeutic Massage Estab. Corp/ Partnership $300 No Change Therapeutic Massage Therapist $150 No Change 13065 Orono Parkway • P.O. Box 490 • Elk River, MN 55330 • (612) 441 -7420 • Fax: (612) 441 -7425 • * The average fee for wine licenses was much higher than what the city is currently paying. In this case, the City is recommending a below average increase so as not to dramatically raise the fee in one year. ACTION RECOMMENDED: Council action to adopt the changes highlighted in the fees for services chart for 1996. s: \council\fees adorn. doe • • c � tyof� Ik • River To: * *ITEM 5.17 ** MEMORANDUM Mayor and City Council FROM: Pat Klaers - City Admi trator DATE: December 18, 1995 SUBJECT: Community Recreation Update Neither Councilmember Holmgren, who is our City Representative on the Community Recreation Board, nor I could attend the Monday, December 11, 1995, Community Recreation Board meeting. There was no quorum present for this meeting, so no official business took place. Attached for your review is the Community Recreation Board 12/11/95 agenda, agenda detail page, the November 13, 1995 minutes, and the November/December staff report - all of which was scheduled to be discussed last week at the Community Recreation Board meeting. This item is on the Council agenda as an update, but is listed as a consent agenda item; however, Councilmember Holmgren and I would be happy to try to answer any questions that the Council may have regarding current Community Recreation activities. 13065 Orono Parkway • P.O. Box 490 • Elk River, MN 55330 • (612) 441 -7420 • Fax: (612) 441 -7425 • Community iWeation Board • Notice Meeting Monday December 11,1995 -11:45 am Natures Hideaway - Rogers, Mn. Located east of highway 101 on county road 144 (If you need further directions, please call me at 241 -3523) * Your attendance is always important! If you cannot make the meeting please arrange to send an alternate or notify me at 241 -3523 that you will not be in attendance . Thank you! AGENDA A. Routine Maters: 1.) Approval of past minutes 2.) Changes or additions to agenda 3.) Staff reports & updates: Written report enclosed B. IteMs of information / Discussion 1.) Budget Committee: "96 budget amendment recommendations 2.) Personnel Committee : Secretarial position benefits recommendation 3.) Review / Discuss: Activity / programming development 4.) Discuss: Comm. Education Community Festival 5.) Update Joint Powers Agreemnet C. Other Business: - Set next meeting date: - Other D.. Adourr1 Pat Klaers 13065 Orono Pkw Box 490 Elk River, MN 55330 0 Please see the reverse side for explanation of the Agenda items. Agenda Item Detail 1 Budget Committee '96 budget amendment recommendation: The committee has met and will present their recommendation. The committee was directed to amend the budget to accommodate the change as a result of the staff performance recommendation with no increase to the original total administrative budget. 2. Personnel Committee recommendation of secretarial benefits: The '96 budget allows for this increase. To date this position has been part -time. The committee has met and will report their recommendation. 3) Recreational programming development • At our long range planning meeting we determined that we should study some other communities that have a history of providing recreational services in a community where Community Education also exists. Jeff A. has come'to the conclusion that each community is unique and has its own history of evolution and relationship to CE. It is clear that there is much potential for recreation and CE programming in this community and that it will be best that we pursue development of new initiatives rather than concern ourselves with duplication of Comm. Ed. activities. Currently staff are working closely with CE staff in the area of program planning. We also Co- sponsor activities with CE. Community Recreation staff will continue to communicate with CE about all programming initiatives. It has been suggested in the past that perhaps a joint,meeting with the CE Advisory Board may be in order to further clarify each organizations objectives and how each organization can continue to closely communicate and serve the residents of the 728 area and surrounding communities. 4) Comm. Education Community Festival: At the Novemebr Recreation Board meeting, Elk River City Administrator Pat Klaers asked if we could place this item on our agenda. In recent weeks the Community Education program has decided to discontinue the Festival. Community Education Director Charlie Blesener will be at this meeting to explain the Festivals' history and reason for the decision to discontinue. 5.) Joint Powers Agreement Update: JA will present the necessary changes as part of our continued evolution. .X 11/17/95 COMMUNITY RECREATION BOARD • Minutes Fr: 11/13/95 Attendance: J. Asfahl- Comm. Rec., R. Black - City of Otsego, T. McCrossan - Hassan Township, Sandy Borders - City of Dayton, Pat Klaers - City of Elk River, C. McNaughton- Commers - Comm. Ed., Chris Majcin- Student Intern Communities absent: Zimmerman, Livonia, ISD 728, Rogers Chair - Ron Black called the meeting to order at 12:OOpm. A. Routine matters: 1.) Approval of past minutes: Motion Carried. 2.) Agenda changes /additions: Pat Klaers would like future discussion of the Community Festival that was recently determined to be no longer held. 3.) Staff Reports: JA handed out the report and reviewed all items. (Copy is enclosed with these minutes). JA mentioned that all future reports will be similar in concept and will arrive with your agenda so that all will have a chance to review and comment. B. Items of Information / Discussion: B.1) '96 Budget Update: JA reported that Livonia will participate in '96. JA also reported that Dayton • is excited about opportunities that exist for our program to begin serving them locally. JA also reported that the budget committee will be meeting to make the necessary budget amendments and to begin discussion on development of a fund balance policy. JA will set this meeting. JA also suggested that the personnel committee meet to determine the benefits package for the secretarial position. JA will set this meeting. B. 2) Overview of '96 Goals: JA reviewed the list as presented with your meeting agenda information. JA also added that development of an improved participant / residency record keeping system is being worked on. B 3) Review / Discuss Recreation Program development parameters: Tabled. Motion at 1:15 pm to adjourn by T. McCrossan, seconded by S. Slater. Motion carried. Respectfully Submitted, Next Meeting o take lace on: Monday December 11, 1995 - 11:45. Location to be 9 P Y determined. The new "Natures Hideaway" was suggested. 12/5/95 November / December '95 Community Recreation Board Staff Report Programming: - Current / Recent Activities: Mens VB, Women's VB, Sr. High Intramural VB, Open Gyms, Indoor Walking, Open Weight Room, Special open gyms on non - school days. The Winter / Spring brochure goes to print on Dec. 6th and will be delivered on Dec. 27th. The recently past weeks have been busy planning. A sampling of activities planned are: skating lessons, gymnastics, open gyms, numerous special events, non school day activities, intramural basketball ( for Jr. & Sr. High ), adult volleyball, adult basketball, youth volleyball, cheerleading clinic, youth down hill skiing, pillow polo, "Start Smart". Several are new offerings! We have also been instrumental in working with Henry Sandbulte (a Dayton Park and Recreation Commissioner) to organize an intramural basketball program for the Dayton area. We will also be doing some "cross scheduling'. We also supervise skating rink warming house staff for the following communities: Otsego, Elk River (2 sites), and Dayton. The warming houses will be opening soon. In the process of hiring, training, and scheduling supervision. • Miscellaneous Updates: - Youth Needs: As reported last month as well, The Elk River Mayor, is interested in having the Community Recreation Board program work with the Community Youth Task Force (Rita Johnson), and Pam Black (a teen program specialist with Comm. Ed. ) to develop a plan to increase opportunities for teens ( specifically grades 7 -9). The mayor also asked us to consider how other community organizations could support these same efforts as well. ( not necessarily in the form of only funding, but human resources as well). The Mayor would like to hear our proposal the first part of 1996. - Youth Association Co -o. This group involves representatives from Youth Baseball, Youth Soccer, and Girls Youth Softball ( outdoor programs ). JA has arranged for this group to meet with the Elk River Park Commission for the purpose of providing input to determine what types of fields should be a part of the planned development scheduled for construction to begin in spring of 1996. JA has also helped them to coordinate their registration plans. - Oak Knoll Maintenance aclreement: Oak Knoll athletic complex was developed in cooperation by ISD 728 and t` +e city of Elk River. Maintenance responsibilities have been unclear and have lead to some frustration. It was reported last month that JA was soon to be meeting with Mike Hanlon (ISD is 728 Athletic Director) to clarify the understanding. We met on Dec. 5th and have worked through most of the issues. This understanding and communication will continually need to be worked on. -Office Chanaes: We are nearly settled. Some signage, and other minor details still in progress. - JA supervision change: JA has met with Ron Black and Phyliss Boedigheimer to discuss her nev role, relationship, and communication process between her and JA, and the Recreation Board. Tirt was also spent discussing various aspects of our program. Phyliss has a very good understanding of our objectives and is also very familiar with community based recreation programs from her experience with the city of Champlin. - Intern: Chris Majcin: Has completed his work with us on Dec. 8th. The following tasks/ projects were his focus: field and planned development inventory, residency identification system, (still needs some work) personnel guideline / orientation manual, marketing data base, tri -fold brochure. I have also asked Chris to write a report on his experience with us. I will share that report when available. - Misc. Projects: - Slide show presentation is in development. Plan to present it at our January meeting and to : "take on the road ". This will also be an opportune time to "polish" our message about all benefactors of our work and responsibilities and the value it all provides to the community More consistent use of Community Newsletters, and development of our own newsletter. ** Please also see the two attached items that JA will be responding to accordingly. • • I lk Ri • ITEM 5.18. MEMORANDUM verTO: Mayor and City Council FROM: Pat Klaers - City Administrator DATE: December 18, 1995 SUBJECT: Budget and Tax Levy Resolution In September the City Council adopted its proposed maximum budget and tax levy resolution. The Truth in Taxation public hearing was held on December 11, 1995, in order receive public input on the proposed budget and tax levy for 1996. The budget is proposed in the amount $4,094,750. This is a 9.71% or $362,500 increase over the adopted 1995 budget. Almost all of the increase in expenditures is related to personnel issues. The net tax levy for 1996 is proposed in the amount of $2,570,439. The proposed net levy is $347,092 more than the adopted 1995 net levy. Almost all of the net levy increase is for general fund purposes. The majority (82.8 %) of the net tax levy is for general fund activities. Attached for your consideration is a resolution that approves the budget and tax levy for 1996. 13065 Orono Parkway • P.O. Box 490 • Elk River, MN 55330 • (612) 441 -7420 • Fax: (612) 441 -7425 • • SOURCE OF FUNDS GENERAL PROPERTY TAX Ad Valorem Tax INTERGOVERNMENTAL REVENUES Local Government Aid HACA Police Relief Gravel Tax Urban Street Maintenance Cops Fast Grant Police Training Reimbursement CHARGES FOR SERVICES GENERAL GOVERNMENT Administrative Project Fees Plan Check Fees Planning & Zoning Fees Sewer Inspection Fees Miscellaneous Sales Assessment Searches .......... ............................... $2,128,500 $2,128,500 .......... ............................... .......... ............................... 223,000 491,500 98,500 34,000 27,500 30,250 5.000 .......... ............................... 50,000 .......... ............................... 85,750 .......... ............................... 12,800 .......... ............................... 1,500 .......... ............................... 1,300 .......... ............................... 5,500 PUBLIC SAFETY School Liaison .......... ............................... 75,000 Police Contract 3,000 Police Contribution (NSP & Landfill) .......... ............................... 39,500 ImpoundFees .......... ............................... 1,300 Fire Calls & Contracts .......... ............................... 58,000 PUBLIC WORKS Street Services RECREATION Recreation Fees Softball League Fees FINES & FORFEITS • .......... ............................... 2,000 ............................ 51,400 ......................................... 9,000 4. 909,750 396,050 1993 1994 1995 1996 ACTUAL ACTUAL ADOPTED PROPOSED GENERAL PROPERTY TAX $1,340,216 $1,520,021 $1,791,100 $2, 128,500 INTERGOVERNMENTAL REVENUES 858,946 908,167 892,550 909,750 CHARGES FOR SERVICES 394,652 375,878 386,300 396,050 FINES & FORFEITS 77,555 76,370 80,000 75,000 LICENSES & PERMITS 205,783 244,018 197,950 232,750 OTHER REVENUES 145,882 165,317 116,700 125,700 TRANSFERS 201,920 258,650 267,650 227,000 TOTAL $3,224,954 $3,548,421 $3,732,250 $4,094,750 GENERAL PROPERTY TAX Ad Valorem Tax INTERGOVERNMENTAL REVENUES Local Government Aid HACA Police Relief Gravel Tax Urban Street Maintenance Cops Fast Grant Police Training Reimbursement CHARGES FOR SERVICES GENERAL GOVERNMENT Administrative Project Fees Plan Check Fees Planning & Zoning Fees Sewer Inspection Fees Miscellaneous Sales Assessment Searches .......... ............................... $2,128,500 $2,128,500 .......... ............................... .......... ............................... 223,000 491,500 98,500 34,000 27,500 30,250 5.000 .......... ............................... 50,000 .......... ............................... 85,750 .......... ............................... 12,800 .......... ............................... 1,500 .......... ............................... 1,300 .......... ............................... 5,500 PUBLIC SAFETY School Liaison .......... ............................... 75,000 Police Contract 3,000 Police Contribution (NSP & Landfill) .......... ............................... 39,500 ImpoundFees .......... ............................... 1,300 Fire Calls & Contracts .......... ............................... 58,000 PUBLIC WORKS Street Services RECREATION Recreation Fees Softball League Fees FINES & FORFEITS • .......... ............................... 2,000 ............................ 51,400 ......................................... 9,000 4. 909,750 396,050 SOURCE OF FUNDS Court Fines LICENSES & PERMITS PERMITS Building Permits Building Permit Surcharge Plumbing & Heating Permits Contractor License Surcharge LICENSES Dog Cigarette Liquor Amusement Gas Fitters Garbage Haulers Mineral Extraction Apartment Licenses Other Business OTHER REVENUE Interest Landfill Surcharge Contribution- Municipal Utilities Contribution- Guardian Angels Refunds & Reimbursements TRANSFERS Liquor Landfill Equipment Reserve- Elections Equipment Reserve - Municipal Services Street Reserve Secondary DARE Sewer Economic Development Authority Housing & Redevelopment Authority Fund Balance Reserved for Cash Flow TOTAL 0 75.000 140,500 800 28,100 2,200 800 300 24,500 1,850 1,250 550 9,800 20,000 2,100 39,000 10,000 72,000 3,700 1,000 133,450 0 7,500 30,550 40,000 8,000 6,000 1,000 500 0 75,000 232,750 125,700 227,000 $4,094,750 • • APPROPRIATIONS SUMMARY is IV. 1993 1994 1995 1996 Actual Actual Adopted Proposed MAYOR & COUNCIL 60,879 62,983 63,250 75,500 ADMINISTRATION & FINANCE 337,077 382,008 416,100 464,450 ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT 50,426 38,371 34,350 34,800 ELECTIONS 7,000 11,287 7,500 23,300 LEGAL 36,218 42,404 40,000 47,500 ENGINEERING 28,827 26,131 30,000 30,000 BUILDING & ZONING 239,112 237,233 242,500 273,200 PLANNING 6,390 114,709 127,300 144,200 PLANNING COMMISSION 1,373 3,139 6,450 6,450 DATA PROCESSING 16,174 19,889 21,650 21,300 GOVERNMENT BUILDINGS 83,435 95,962 94,200 101,150 POLICE 1,147,276 1,299,970 1,318,600 1,449,600 . POLICE RESERVE 25,490 16,696 25,000 21,750 FIRE 201,806 301,624 242,500 245,950 EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS 17,672 10,731 7,450 8,400 STREETS 413,647 438,570 430,550 422,600 EQUIPMENT REPAIR& MAINT. 73,982 78,957 66,100 96,400 SNOW REMOVAL 54,039 60,445 90,150 82,550 STREET LIGHTING 894 890 1,500 1,500 SHADE TREE 19,016 5,585 .9,550 11,600 PARKS 104,413 104,625 88,800 139,200 RECREATION 123,336 118,050 152,650 162,850 SR. CITIZEN PROGRAMS 29,521 31,387 32,600 37,000 CONTINGENCY 13,100 7,442 183,500 193,500 TOTAL 3,091,103 3,509,088 3,732,250 4,094,750 is IV. RESOLUTION 95 - A RESOLUTION FOR THE CITY OF ELK RIVER A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE PROPOSED TAX LEVY FOR CALENDAR YEAR 1996 WHEREAS, the Elk River City Council has reviewed the City's anticipated expenditures for all funds in 1996; and, WHEREAS, the Elk River City Council has considered projected revenues for all funds in 1996; and, WHEREAS, revenues from sources other than property taxes are not sufficient to meet anticipated expenditures of all funds. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Elk River that the proposed General Fund Budget in the amount of $4,094,750 is hereby adopted. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Elk River that the following amounts be levied as property taxes payable in 1996. General Fund Library Dam Loan Surface Water Management City Special Assessments 1989 Fire Equipment 1992 Certificate of Indebtedness 1993 Certificate of Indebtedness 1994 Certificate of Indebtedness 1995 Certificate of Indebtedness 1996 Certificate of Indebtedness TOTAL $3,163,819 $593,380 $2,570,439 Passed and adopted by the City Council of the City of Elk River this 18th day of December, 1995. L • • Henry A. Duitsman, Mayor ATTEST: Sandra A. Thackeray, City Clerk 40 HACA Gross Lew Reduction Net Levy $2,619,859 $491,358 $2,128,501 50,600 9,490 41,110 32,572 6,109 26,463 241,401 45,275 196,126 34;261 6,426 27,835 71,973 13,499 58,474 10,000 1,876 8,124 21,368 4,008 17,360 25,535 4,789 20,746 26,250 4,923 21,327 30,000 5,627 24,373 $3,163,819 $593,380 $2,570,439 Passed and adopted by the City Council of the City of Elk River this 18th day of December, 1995. L • • Henry A. Duitsman, Mayor ATTEST: Sandra A. Thackeray, City Clerk 40 • • • Average Total Tax Rate C. ity 1994 Population For 1995 7 CountE Metro * Andover 19,465 115.96 18,492 Anoka 17,509 122.76 * Chanhassen 14,316 151.50 * Chaska 13,721 139.06 * Hastings 16,200 130.19 1,1.38 Mendota Heights 10,636 116.98 Worthington Mounds View 12,552 141.59 N. St. Paul 12,809 142.70 * Prior Lake 12,559 156.25 * Ramsey 14,907 114.11 * Rosemount 11,086 130.52 * Savage 13,703 162.17 * Shakopee 13,041 152.55 * Stillwater 15,350 132.72 Vadnais Heights 11,968 136.78 * White Bear Lake Twp. 10,236 135.16 *Cities Experiencing modest or Rapid Growth Non Metro Fairmount 11,350 122.89 Faribault 18,492 148.00 Hutchinson 12,174 148.17 Marshall 12,397 116.19 New Ulm 13,477 121.42 N. Mankato 11,183 130.93 Northfield 15,352 1,1.38 Willmar 18,544 131.40 Worthington 10,200 119.18 ELK RIVER 12,811 Source: October 1995, League of Minnesota Cities Magazine sAadmin \citypop.doc 104.13 The 1995 property tax burden: • ` DW OO'T MUnitles Ir, Minnesota compare lanes r•en; uC ^wre •rr^ 11 ps•Can ?r .yy to' trio a.erape I. n Gras nrer2 na.KD -r• acxan; IC an snrrA u, wrvey ?"abed Tnursaa� a trio t.ntsnt t.oap.re MkC M4' w=U latpavera A IDOW t?on a4,ry o tna: wlaeaaa a me resA 0. Rawl; prop'"" varrt vvtwn nypdntnra' St00.000 non? vs,.rs are used as a ownmon Oero"Wer OMCahb. The d I ' me a -J* a nrtrM WTWI t, akpryry loss man would W IUW for saoh W 103 rrartrp areee coo selwtp IOr 11100.000 , Va, more Poaaas +lrrira and 27 a tr d from 1, hrprtesl tacit, 10 103. low ss. Tree WSCWU tv► aerated lot are used 1dr Three Wrohite . Cdrerkl► dorrmar. ewe Purposes and are ride rented. Matra area atlas above Metro tree ettlas above � 2.500 population F -v 2•SOp PoPultMae a o ve . Islas so lataa as 11190,000 home S11111.000 beat Parasol hnaat teaser taasea loaf to tit. Usk loft M let. Rae1 trt et•tf tat 1,641 Afton 21207 7231: 85 Daseo 1.636 -05 10 Andover 1256 4.7 93 P4 -*Uth 1258 -2.7 92 Anoka 1.348 2.3 74 Prior Lake 1.639 4.4 9 Apple Valley 1,278 -0.6 67 Ramsey, 1276 92 89 ArlenHnla IAN 1.6 36 Richlreld 7581 02 19 Bsypon 1451 1.9 24 Robbtn J Be11t Plain 1,589 2.3 17 Rose s t S27 -12 28 I Bum 1.3072 LI p,2 R'o, 1.405 33 58 RaveWhe 1557 -15 21. Bioondnptprt 1.368 ,2.5 • 67 .,.....1.679 6.7- S. Brooklyn Ct 1,717 14.5 3 Shakopee 1515 -09 29 Broobrn Perk 1.801 1 8.16 Shoreview IAS2 -2-0 44 Bums Up. 1209-1 .6 99 Shorewood 1.422 -05 54 Burnsville 1.435 32 - 48 . Souih SL Paid ' 1500 133 31" Champlin 1.379 1.8 64 Spring L Pant 1,428 11.4 St Chanhassen 1.620 82 14 Spring L Tarp. 1,359 45 71 Chasb 1.368 -63 68 SL Anthony 1.535 0.4 27 Circle Pines 1,368 •T.7 69 SL Fronds 1.440 3.6 47 Cohimbla H9ta..1,614 5.7 15 SL Louis Park 1,484 3.8 37 Columbus Twp, 1244 1.9 96 SL Paul 1,684 1.3 4 Coon Rapids 1277 35 Be SL Paul Park 1.395 0.9 lit Conan 1,364 14.0 70 SuInvatar 1.391 4.1 63 Cottage Grow 1.456 3.4 41 Vadnais Maights 1.489 •6.7 35 Credit R. Up. 1.359 14A 72 , %%coma 1.652 8.1 7 Crystal 7.655 2.8 23 Wacont, ' 1,755 05 1 Dayton 1.346 -4.0 76 Watertown 1.433 -05 So DMPn+wn 1258 -8.6 91 Wayuss 1243 -7.1 97 Eagan 1231 0.4 94 West SL Paid 1,346 22 75 East Bethel 1,2911 3.7 86 White Baer Lab 1.499 -5.8 32 Eden Pralde 1,453 1.3 42 White Bear Twp. 1.494 2.3 34 Edina IAN 35 60 Woodbury 1.418 -05 56 Etcalslor t557 3.0 22 �„'�•!�tt Falcon Heights 1.543 3.8 25- --._!i Farmington 1,496 3.4 33 Hudson, Win, 2.417 -0.9 NIA Forest Lake 1260 -1A 90 Forest L Two. 1.134 -9.3 101 pntnetro s.r, Fridlay 1,424 2 6 52 _ Golden Valley 1541 2S 28 78181 06 t Grans Twp, 1,287 $.1 .84 S700.000 home r Ham Lake 1,116 3.7 102 ►areaal Hastings 1•x09 5.3 57 lots Is ui. Rook i Hopkins 7565 25 18 ur •f ,6•!s •• Hugo 1x306 .6 .9 81 Albert Lea 1.337 3.5 17 t Independence 1.320.16.0 78 Austin Inver Grv. Hgts. 1,476 3.3 40 1.482 3.1 6 t Jordan Bemidp 1568 72. 2 1 1,749 3.1 2 Brainerd 1.329 6.4 20 Lake Elmo 1,424 2,2 53 Cloquet 1.506 0.5 5 t Lakeville 1,300 •4.0 83 Duluth Lauderdale 1.633 4.2 11 .463-10.7 7 1 Uno Lakes 1 'Fairmont Elk River ✓ 1,186 5.9 25 j 393 -4.1 62 • 1.330 •7.8 19 Unwood Twp. 1,309 6.7 80 Fanboult 1,450 6.5 8 t Little Canada 1,661 2.77 6 Fergus Falls 1,364 22 15 i Mahtomsdi 1,446 8.8 46 t Maple Grove 1,479 -0.7 38 Hibbing 1.641 1.2 1 1 Maplewood 1.625 3.7 13 Hutchinson 1.382 -82 12 May Two. 1.070-16.5 103 Mankato. 1.324 2.4 21 Marshall 1.163 4.5 a 26 Medina ✓ 1,206 3.8 100✓ Moorhead 1.427 3S 9 s Mendota Hgts. 1,213 •4.3 98 New Uim 1,240 ,6,5 23 s Minneapolis 1,625 -0S 12 North Mankato 1.350 2 3 16 h Minnetonka 1,478 •2.0 39 Northfield 1.395 1.6 11 p Minnetrista 1,371 -35 ' 66 Owatonna 1.199 3.1 24 s Mound 1.377 -3.1 65 Red Win li Mounds View 1 9 1,125 •1.8 27 d 509 *'6.7 30 Rochester 1,367 •2.4 14 s New Brighton 1,434 -4.6 49 SL Cloud 1.337 -2S 18 New Hope 1,419 •3.3 55 SL Peter 1 V New Prague 1.452 -7.8 43 560 0.7 3 sl Yvllmar 1.537 5.0 < New Stand. Twp. 1 X57 11.7 73 Willmar 1,421 2.6 10 S North O 1,647 SS 8 Winona North Oaks 1245 •1.7 95 1,281 -4.8 22 A North SL Pau! 1,556 10.1 20 Worthington 1,375 4.2 13 C Oak Grove 1,448 -2.0 45 Vlrlaconslns r. Oak Park M gs. 1.329 -2.7 77 LaCrosse, Wis. t` 3.335 -2.7 N/A h. Oakdale 1,405 9.1 59 Superior, Wis. 3.267 •4.4 NIA bi Orono 1,313 -0.3 79 Si •Fvnked 1 (high) to 703 fbw). ••riankW 1 fnpN to 27 (iow). S' Sources: E-ans Loaguo, Minnesota TUPayers Association at r. Star TriDUnerGnohi^JJane Friedmann G If t • • `0" ty oIkk River TO: FROM: DATE: ITEM 5.19. MEMORANDUM Mayor and City Council Steven B. Ach, City Planner December 18, 1995 SUBJECT: Consider Resolution for Orderly Annexation Issue Arne Engstrom is requesting the City of Elk River consider annexation of approximately 4,000 square feet of his property where his existing single family home is located. Location West of Meadowvale Road at the 207th Street alignment. Attachments • Resolution for Orderly Annexation • Location Map • Site Plan • Minutes from Big Lake Town Board Meeting dated October 12, 1994 Background Mr. Engstrom is making this request to annex a portion of his property into the City of Elk River to further clarify an issue regarding Mr. Engstrom's address. This item was presented to the Big Lake Town Board on October 12, 1994, for the Board's consideration. Since that time, Mr. Engstrom has recently brought it to the City's attention that he would like to have this action finalized sometime yet this year. City Attorney, Peter Beck has prepared a resolution for orderly annexation that Mr. Engstrom presented to the Big Lake Town Board and approved on December 13, 1995. 13065 Orono Parkway • P.O. Box 490 • Elk River, MN 55330 • (612) 441 -7420 • Fax: (612) 441 -7425 • Analysis • The City of Elk River's western limits currently bisect the eastern two feet of Mr. Engstrom's home. This annexation would include an area of approximately 4,000 square feet basically surrounding Mr. Engstrom's home. Recommendation It is recommended the City Council consider adopting the joint resolution for orderly annexation as drafted. s:counci1:gs95 -4 • IN THE MATTER OF THE JOINT RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN OF BIG LAKE AND THE CITY OF ELK RIVER DESIGNATING AN UNINCORPORATED AREA AS IN NEED OF ORDERLY ANNEXATION AND CONFERRING JURISDICTION OVER SAID AREA TO THE MINNESOTA MUNICIPAL BOARD PURSUANT TO M.S. 414.0325 JOINT RESOLUTION FOR ORDERLY ANNEXATION The Township of Big Lake and the City of Elk River hereby jointly agree to the following: 1. That the following described area in Big Lake Township is subject to orderly annexation pursuant to Minnesota Statutes 414.0325, and the parties hereto designate this area for orderly annexation, to wit: The South 80.00 feet of the North 680.00 feet of the East 50.00 feet of the • Northeast Quarter of the Southeast Quarter of Section 13, Township 33, Range 27, Sherburne County, Minnesota. • 2. That the Town Board of the Township of Big Lake, and the City Council of the City of Elk River, upon passage and adoption of this resolution and upon acceptance by the Municipal Board, confer jurisdiction upon the Municipal Board over the various provisions contained in this Agreement. 3. That the 4,000 square foot property to be annexed abuts the City of Elk River and includes a single family home which is presently partially located within the City of Elk River. 4. That annexation of the property identified in Paragraph No. 1 above is therefore in the best interest of the area proposed for annexation and the aforementioned property will be immediately annexed to the City of Elk River. • 5. That upon annexation, the property annexed shall be zoned Rl -a, Single Family Residential. 6. Both the Town of Big Lake and the City of Elk River agree that no alteration of the stated boundaries of this agreement is appropriate. Furthermore, each party agrees that no consideration by the Municipal Board is necessary. Upon receipt of this resolution, passed and adopted by each party, the Municipal Board may review and comment, but shall, within thirty (30) days, order the annexation in accordance with the terms of this joint resolution. Approved by the Town of Big Lake this day of , 1995. Town of Big Lake Approved by the City of Elk River this (SEAL) ATTEST: Sandra Thackeray, City Clerk : an Town Board Chair Town Board Clerk day of , 1995 City of Elk River By: Hank Duitsman, Mayor • PXB 101382 2 • D AREA TO BE 0 C z z i• • North;tforMr of the NMI/e of the sm /e LOCATION OF ENGSTROM HOME f Sectloe 114 T. 33 N.. Rng 26 4 • A Sherburne Camty Cm! km Yawm�l Set P. Dewnnenl Nn It0265 NarU IM of NWI /{ of tM 209TH AVENUE N. W. u u£ uv � ms O A R E Z R � s p A O -11 rn W O W W s p 0 us House Detail Scale: 1" = 5' Total Area of house footprint = 1530.70 sq. ft. Area of portion of house in T.33 N., R. 26 W. = 28.21 sq. ft.(1.84 %) Area of portion of house in T.33 N., R. 27 W. = 1502.49 sq. ft.(98.16 %) Note all areas and dimensions use exterior of stucco building walls. O Denotes Building Corner Location Field Verified. ctuewc scut nme eaele "An 0.M b eW- — t0 75- 118 -3210 O� Boundaries shown per document number 153406: All that part of the Northwest Quarter of the Southwest Quarter, Section 18, Township 33, Range 26, Sherburne County, Minnesota, lying West of Sherburne County Highway No. 32; AND The Northeast Quarter of the Southeast Quarter, Section 13, Township 33, Range 27, Sherburne County, Minnesota X� C� Coney of tM NMI /4 W the W/{ of Section 18 Swth Me of the NMI /e of the Northeeet corns of the NMt /. of Section 14 Ft 33 N., Rnp A Sherbume CounlY Coat Ir. Ye Set Per Do—wt Na Ie0265 t £ e N = O M O 4 N N m j O 0 A 0 W 2 S UW� O � N O £ 0.W st. e.°Y1pwrCeoem. F~ t.w sc xw' 0.GT Q' z 0 U 1 No Regular Monthly Board Meeting Minutes October 12, 1994 Page 2 number for all of last year. The budget was set for 100 calls per year. Supervisor Hofer made a motion to accept the fire report for September. Supervisor Thomas seconded. All voted in favor. The September fire report was approved. Business from the Clerk a. Arne Engstrom- Appeal Resolution - Mr. Engstrom submitted a resolution to the board requesting his residence be moved back into Elk River. Currently, the boundary between Elk River and Big Lake Township bisects the Engstrom home with the larger portion in Big Lake Township. Mr. Engstrom has requested his residence be officially moved back into Elk River by redrawing the township line around his residence. Supervisor Hofer moved to accept the resolution supporting the Engstrom residence moving back to Elk River. Supervisor Thomas seconded the motion. Vote for: 4, against: 0, Supervisor Alfords abstained. b. Kathy Peterson -Mans - Ms. Peterson was not able to attend the meeting, but is interested in working with the township to obtain maps that she could give as part of her welcome basket to new residents of Big Lake. c. James Hendrickson -CUP. - Mr. Hendrickson has requested a special use permit to comply with county ordinances in the Mississippi Special Use District. Mr. Hendrickson would like to operate an automobile service station in section 35, next to the River Inn. He would also have a towing service that would be available 24 hours. No more than 20 cars would be kept in an enclosed area for not longer than 90 days. Supervisor Sanford made a motion to recommend approval of the conditional use permit. Supervisor Hofer seconded the motion. All voted in favor and the motion passed. d. Everett Munter-C.U.P. - Mr. Munter would like to build a 30' x 54' pole building on his property in Riverdale Estates (Lot 8, Block 1). The building is 1620 sq. ft. and would be used for storage. Mr. Munter has a little over 3 acres and the nearest neighbor would be approximately 150'. A motion was made by Supervisor Alfords to approve the conditional use permit for the 1620 sq. ft pole building subject to approval of the neighbors. Supervisor Hofer seconded the motion. All voted in favor. The motion passed. e. November 8 1994- Election - Clerk Munsen submitted a list of certified election judges to the board. Supervisor Thomas moved to appoint the judges as presented to work on November 8, 1994. Supervisor Sanford seconded the motion. All voted in favor and the motion passed. Clerk Munsen requested arrangements be made to clean the church (precinct 1) after the election. The board gave approval. Options, Inc. will be contacted to handle the cleanup. f. Informational Items 1) Don Follett from Minnegasco would like to address the board to discuss future plans in Big Lake Township. Clerk Munsen distributed a township agreement resolution that Minnegasco uses in most townships. Mr. Follett would like to attend the October 26, 1994, meeting to answer any questions regarding this resolution. 4 -Vk S IS czAA Q-* L"'Pt J r D —�'ln e j j LdC-9 S In r. �'J(X9 �C� IMe2' �1Cp t�T • NE 1/4 of SE 1/4 of Section 13 Big Lake NE 1/4 of SW 1/4 of Section 18 Elk River Request of Appeal Resolution for Residence to Remain in Elk River WHEREAS the residence at 20800 Meadowvale Road, Elk River, formally NW 1/4 of SW 1/4 of Section 18, Elk River has been moved by Sherburne County Assessors Office to NE 1/4 of SE 1/4 of Section 13, Big Lake, because of a request by a County Commissioner candidate to the Auditor, for a formal survey of residence, which found bisects the home with the larger portion in Big Lake Township. • WHEREAS as the residence has been thought to be in Elk River since its construction in 1899 and remained in that Township and later City until changed in December, 1993 tax assessment, where upon I brought it to Assessors attention that I preferred to remain in Elk River, was told since more then half was in Big Lake, we had no choice except to move our assessments. WHEREAS as I will be petitioning Sherburne County to change taxation from Big Lake Township to the City of Elk River. THEREFORE, I humbly request supporting Resolution to move my residence formally and officially back within Elk River by redrawing the Township line around my residence. Z-� /, -iy Arne Engstrom Date • �k ( tY o MEMORANDUM l k �f �, R• iver TO: Mayor and City Council ITEM 5.20. FROM: Pat Klaers - City Administrator DATE: December 18 1995 SUBJECT: Utilities Commission Update Councilmember John Dietz is our City Representative on the Elk River Municipal Utilities Commission. At this December 18, 1995 Council meeting, John is scheduled to provide the Council with an update on recent utilities activities. Attached for your review is the agenda from the most recent commission meeting which was held on December 12, 1995. s:coancil /updtutil 13065 Orono Parkway - P.O. Box 490 - Elk River, MN 55330 - (612) 441 -7420 - Fax: (612) 441 -7425 t ELK RIVER MUNICIPAL UTILITIES • 322 King Avenue Elk River, Minnesota 55330 Phone (612) 441 -2020 AGENDA FOR THE TUESDAY DECEMBER 12, 1995 MEETING AT 4:00 P.M. AT THE UTILITIES OFFICE 1) Call to order at 4:00 P.M. 2) Approval of the agenda 3) Approval of minutes of the previous meeting 4) 1996 budgets 5) Substance abuse policy for Commercial Drivers 6) Discussion of retail wheeling 7) Water Department Report • 8) Construction and operations update 9) Review of November financials 10) Approval of check register 11) Wages for clerical & staff 12) Other Utility business Bill Birrenkott General Manager C la tylk Ri MEMORANDUM ver TO: Mayor & City Council FROM: Pat Klaers, City Admi ` �w t ator 1; DATE: December 14, 1995 SUBJECT: Ice Arena Grant Update ITEM 5.21. As expected, the School District at its 12/12/95 board meeting, approved the real estate agreement for the ice arena project. This agreement essentially provided for the transfer of land from the school to the city for the site where the second ice arena is scheduled to be built. It is anticipated that sometime on Monday, December 18, 1995, the city will receive notification from the Minnesota Amateur Sports Commission, regarding the status of our Mighty Ducks Ice Arena Grant Proposal. I will be providing the City Council with a verbal update on the status of our grant proposal Monday evening. • • s: \council\iceup.doc 13065 Orono Parkway • P.O. Box 490 • Elk River, MN 55330 • (612) 441 -7420 • Fax: (612) 441 -7425 ITEM 5.22. 'k t y of 1k;FIRiever TO. FROM: DATE: MEMORANDUM Mayor & City Council Pat Klaers qir December 14, 1995 SUBJECT: HRA Appointment Appointment to the HRA is a mayoral appointment. Mayor Hank Duitsman has requested that this item be put on the agenda as he is ready to make an appointment to the HRA. Mayor Duitsman's term is expiring and the terms on the HRA are for 5 years each. The other four HRA members are: Duane Kropuenske - Vice Chair 12/31/96 Dick Hinkle - 12/31/97 Gene Schuldt - Chair 12/31/98 Larry Farber - 12/31/99 13065 Orono Parkway • P.O. Box 490 • Elk River, MN 55330 • (612) 441 -7420 • Fax: (612) 441 -7425 V y o� ikk • River TO: FROM: DATE: ITEM NO. 7.1. MEMORANDUM Mayor and City Council Steven B. Ach, City Planner wig Z' December 18, 1995 SUBJECT: Consider Adopting the Urban Service Boundary Map, Land Use Plan Map and Corrections to Comprehensive Plan Attachments • Urban Service Map • Land Use Plan Map • Comprehensive Plan Draft #5 • Overview r� LJ The enclosed maps have been revised in accordance with the discussion that occurred at last Monday's meeting. A final draft of the Comprehensive Plan with the necessary corrections based on the changes in the various maps has also been included. The following is a summary of the changes that have been made in all three documents: Urban Service Boundary Map • The map has been modified by removing an area in the shape of the state of Nevada. The area is bordered by County Road 12 on the north, Fillmore Street on the east, 165th on the south, and Tyler Street alignment on the west. • In addition, the area between County Road 12 and 13 and east of Cleveland Street has also been removed. 13065 Orono Parkway • P.O. Box 490 • Elk River, MN 55330 • (612) 441 -7420 • Fax: (612) 441 -7425 C] Comprehensive Plan December 18, 1995 ---------------------------- - - - - -- Page 2 Land Use Plan Man • The area north of Sax Foods to 197th Avenue has been amended to a land use designation of HB (Highway Business). The depth of this area is 850 feet measured from the east right -of -way of Highway 169. • The industrial land use at the intersection of County Road 12 and 13 has been modified per Mr. Deschene's request. The residential areas within the urban service area have a land use designation of MR (Medium Density Residential) and the areas outside the urban service boundary will maintain the land use designation of LR (Low Density Residential). Comprehensive Plan • Maps have been changed (i.e., urban service boundary map, land use plan map, residential zone). • Page 34 (bottom) - As per the Planning Commission's request, a paragraph has been included regarding cluster development. • Page 44 (bottom) - A paragraph has been included regarding the Council's decision to extend commercial land use north of Sax Foods. • Page 55 - Map has been corrected to included Mr. Deschene's property as industrial. Requested Action The City Council is asked to consider the following documents as presented or as modified by the Council: 1. Consider the Urban Service Area Map 2. Consider the Comprehensive Land Use Plan Map 3. Consider the changes made to the Comprehensive Plan and have those changes incorporated into the Plan as previously approved by the City Council. s:council:complan2 ITEM 7.2. ( City of lk RiverTO: • MEMORANDUM Mayor and City Council FROM: Pat Klaers V(1-- DATE: December 18, 1995 SUBJECT: Cass Property Attached for your review is the October 30, 1995 memo regarding the Cass property that I have previously provided to the City Council. The attachments to this October 30, 1995 memo are not included, but are available upon request. The Planning Commission reviewed this land purchase proposal at its November 26, 1995 meeting and recommended approval. The Council should be familiar with this land purchase proposal as it has been discussed at a number of Council meetings. A brief presentation is scheduled for the December 18, 1995 meeting and staff will be available to • answer questions from the public or the Council. • The proposed purchase is approximately 115 acres at $2,650 acres per acre. The land is to be used for recreation purposes, WWTP sludge purposes and the balance will be sold for single family home sites. In the future (15 or 20 years from now) the WWTP sludge land is scheduled to be converted into recreation fields. Staff recommends approval of the land purchase from Mr. Cass s: \council \pincass. doe 13065 Orono Parkway • P.O. Box 490 • Elk River, MN 55330 • (612) 441 -7420 • Fax: (612) 441 -7425 kElity ° ' f River TO: MEMORANDUM Mayor & City Council FROM: Pat Klaers, City Administrator DATE: October 30, 1995 SUBJECT: Cass Property The city has had a long - standing goal of obtaining land and developing an active recreation field complex. The focus has mainly been on youth fields for soccer and baseball, but the need also includes adult softball. Another different goal of the city that relates to this proposal is the ultimate need to obtain more land for the disposal of Wastewater Treatment Plant (WWTP) sludge material. The city has been looking for suitable land for the development of youth recreation fields for a number of years and the city has basically been unsuccessful in its attempts to locate available land. In the last year or so, • the Jack Cass property has become available, and this land appears to meet our needs for the future development of youth recreation fields and for providing additional land for the disposal of WWTP sludge. The property under evaluation is 115.65 acres in the southeast part of the community. This land is directly south of the 120 acres that the city obtained a few years ago for the disposal of WWTP sludge. It is believed that this site will be outside of the ultimate city sewer and water district and that Elk River municipal utilities may very well never reach this property. (Please see the attached maps.) The City Council reviewed this proposed land purchase at its 9/25/95 meeting and directed me to pursue a purchase agreement for its consideration. The proposed purchase agreement calls for the land to be purchased for $2650 per acre or $306,472.50. This price is 6 percent higher than the $2500 per acre market value opinion that is in the appraisal that the city had completed for this property. This price is also about 2.47 percent above the average of the adjusted sales rate of $2586 per acre that was used to determine the recommended value. This appraisal was completed by Riverside Appraisals in July, 1995. I had very little chance of getting Mr. Cass to accept the $2500 per acre amount, but I believed I had a reasonable chance to get Mr. Cass to accept 13065 Orono Parkway • P.O. Box 490 • Elk River, MN 55330 • (612) 441 -7420 • Fax: (612) 441 -7425 Cass Property Page 2 October 30, 1995 ----------------------- �- the $2586 per acre amount. This belief was in spite of the fact that Mr. Cass had offered the land to the city for $2650 per acre which was substantially lower than his original price of $3000 per acre. I was not successful in getting Mr. Cass to agree with our logic and accept the $2588 per acre amount, but I was successful in arranging an appropriate timing for payment of the property. Under the terms of the purchase agreement, the city will pay $10,000 earnest money in October (50 percent returnable if the project is not approved), an additional $50,000 at the end of December, 1995, and the balance of approximately $246,500 to be paid on March 15, 1996. The payment of the balance in March, with zero interest, will make the city a few thousand dollars based on the interest revenue we will derive from our investments on a quarter of a million dollars. Interest revenue for three months is roughly half the difference between the $2650 asking price and the $2586 average sales rate that was identified in the appraisal. In general terms, the city hopes to use approximately 25 acres of the site for the development of youth recreation fields and parking areas in the next few years. The fields would be located on the northwestern side of the property. This area is somewhat limited due to the location of the wetlands and the abandoned judicial ditch No. 1. Nonetheless, we should be able to get at least four soccer fields, four youth baseball fields, and parking space into this area. Also in 1996, we plan to designate approximately 40 acres of the site for WWTP sludge disposal. Due again to the location of the wetlands and the abandoned judicial ditch No. 1., 30 of this 40 acres would be usable for disposal of sludge. This area is located in the southwest part of the property. Once this area has been fully utilized for sludge disposal, the land would then become available for the development of recreation fields. This would happen in about 15 to 20 years. Finally, most of the balance of the property in the northeastern part of the site is proposed to be platted and put on the market for single family home sites. This area is less usable for sludge purposes or recreation field purposes, and it is believed that residential sites could be marketed and sold in order to recapture some of the original purchase price of the property. (Only the north central part of this future residential area could be used for recreation fields if the approach to market residential sites is rejected by the City Council.) The balance of the property, approximately 10 acres south and east of the recreation fields, would be retained by the city as wetlands. If this project moves forward, approximately eight recreational fields will immediately be developed. Additionally, sludge land is available for eight more fields in 15 to 20 years. Finally, there is sludge land immediately north of this site that also will have reached its maximum usage in 15 or 20 years that also could then be developed into recreation fields. This availability of land could give the city an active athletic complex of approximately 25 fields that could meet our long term needs as a community. Again, this area would Cass Property October 30, 1995 ----------------- - - - - -- Page 3 40 be outside of the city sewer and water district and therefore would not be taking prime real estate out of the tax base. An additional note about this area is that the draft long range transportation plan calls for a north /south connector in the Jarvis and 165th location to hook up to Fillmore at 175th Avenue and eventually to County Road 12 and 13. This north /south link would make this area of the community much more easily accessible to all of our residents. If this approach for use of this property is accepted by the City Council, it is planned that the city would finance this purchase with WWTP funds, revenue from the future residential sites, and park dedication monies. Since the WWTP is going to use approximately 40 acres of the land for sludge purposes for 15 to 20 years, this department would pay the going rate or about $107,700 for this property. The city would then have to use some internal funds to finance the balance of the purchase, but would hope to recapture most of this approximately $200,000 through the selling of some residential building sites. An opinion by local real estate agent Mel Beaudry indicates that the city could recapture approximately $200,000 through the selling of six residential properties. This would be an approximately 7 acre residential site in the corner of Joplin and 165th, an approximately 14 acre site immediately south of this property, and for residential sites of approximately 4 acres each along 165th, immediately west of the 7 acre site. All of these residential sites would touch on the abandoned judicial ditch and wetlands area and therefore limits the usability of this property for city purposes. Please see the attached letter from Mr. Beaudry dated 8/28/95, and please note that the estimates for lot sizes are low as the total residential area exceeds 40 acres. With the selling of some land for residential lots and the funding from the WWTP, it appears that the city will recapture most of its purchase price. It may not recapture all of the expenses related to this project due to the cost to plat the property, sell the land, the environmental analysis, soil surveys, etc., and other work that has been and will need to be completed. Nonetheless, the actual outlay from the city's park dedication fund will be somewhat small for the obtaining of land for the development of recreation fields. The expenses related to the development of the recreation fields is another issue that needs to be explored and analyzed in detail if this project is to move forward. It is assumed that some of the development activities would be contracted out while some of the other development work would be completed by our city park and street crew. The funding for the development of the fields would have to come mainly from the park dedication fund, but could also come from the youth organizations that would be utilizing the fields. Cass Property Page 4 October 30, 1995 ­-------------------- The city has had soil borings and the soil analyzed for the future building sites and every indication is that the six building sites are suitable for the construction of a home. The city has an appraisal and real estate opinion completed for this property. The city has a recommendation from the Park and Recreation Commission from its 4/19/95 meeting that supports this purchase. The city has had a wetlands analysis completed which shows that any wetlands impacted by this project can be mitigated on site. The city has had a phase one and phase two environmental audit completed for this property and it appears that there are no contaminants or environmental issues that would restrict the city's use of this property. It should be noted that the city will request the residential lots to have deep wells constructed in order to minimize the nitrates that are in the soils from years and years of farming this area. The City Council should note the property that the city hopes to sell for real estate purposes is currently in the 2.5 acre residential zone of the city. This potentially could change with the adoption of the Comprehensive Plan update and with any zoning code or subdivision changes that may go along with the updated Comp Plan. Additionally, if this area is ultimately viewed as land that may be serviced by municipal sewer and water, this may change the scenario and the opinion of staff on the desirability of this transaction. If this project moves forward, the City Council ultimately would have to • approve a plat for this property that may include a service drive or common driveway easements in order to limit the access onto 165th. Additionally, the city may want to identify building location pads for the lots to be sold and/or the type of structures that could be constructed on the property. These are decisions for the future if this project moves forward. The same is true as to deciding whether or not the city should be the real estate agent selling these properties or if we should just contract this out to professionals in the industry and have them market and sell the sites for the city. There are many reasons for the city to move forward with this project including the need for recreation fields, the need for additional sludge land, and the need for the city to be creative financially so that it is not a burden on the taxpayers or any of our funds to pursue the development of recreation fields. Some reasons to not do this project include the concerns over the future zoning, lot size requirements, and sewer and water in this area. Also, there is a concern about the city getting into the real estate business, but it should be noted that this is not the primary purpose for this land acquisition, but simply a by- product that the city is going to take advantage of in order to recapture some of its expenditures. The City Council needs to make a preliminary decision as to whether or not • we want to pursue this project. By authorizing the execution of the purchase agreement, the city runs the risk of losing $5,000 if we do not finalize this Cass Property Page 5 October 30, 1995 ----------------------- purchase. If we enter into this purchase agreement, the land acquisition is • scheduled for a public hearing before the Planning Commission in November and the City Council on December 18, 1995. A public hearing for the acquisition of property by a municipality is required by state law. The City Council may dispense with this requirement if it finds by a two -third vote that the proposed acquisition has no relationship to the Comprehensive Plan. Following the scheduled December 18, 1995, City Council public hearing on this land acquisition, we will need to reach a final decision on whether or not this land acquisition and project is worth pursuing and finalizing. The purchase agreement calls for a decision and the exchange of funds on December 26 with the balance to be paid on March 15, 1996. Staff recommends approval of the project as discussed on 9/25/95 and as outlined above. • ry oe I k River ITEM 7.3. MEMORANDUM TO: Mayor and City Council FROM: Stephen Rohlf, Building and Zoning Administrator DATE: December 5, 1995 Se SUBJECT: Acquisition of Park Land from the Shiely Company/ Public Hearing The purchase of park land from the Shiely Company involves approximately 30 acres of dry subtype oak forest identified as naturally significant by the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. The purchase of this property will also preserve significant geological features of moraine, which is one of the highest points in Elk River. Additionally, the purchase of this property will provide approximately 2.5 kilometers of recreational trail for wildlife watching, environmental education, hiking, and skiing. There is a map attached to this memo showing the location of the property. The second attachment to this memo is a copy of the revised Comprehensive Park Plan. You can note that where the property in question is located, a trail was identified. This trail is a link in an important future east /west trail corridor tying into the railroad hiking trail, Woodland Trails Park, and Top of the World Park. The Park and Recreation Commission has recommended the city purchase this property for park purposes. The Planning Commission is also recommending the city purchase this property. They felt the purchase of this parcel is consistent with the Comprehensive Plan (Master Park Plan). It accommodates an east /west trail corridor identified in the park plan, preserves significant natural amenities, and creates recreational opportunities. The Planning Commission is further recommending the city uses the $45,500 natural and scenic grant from the he Department of Natural Resources that has been approved, and park dedication fees to fund the purchase. Staff is proposing a maximum purchase price (grant and park 40 dedication) of $91,000. This price is consistent with the appraisal that was done. 12- 5park&z /stever 13065 Orono Parkway • P.O. Box 490 • Elk River, MN 55330 • (612) 441 -7420 • Fax: (612) 441 -7425 • • • Q tib 5� Minnesota Department of Natural Resources September 20, 1995 OFFICE OF THE COMMISSIONER 500 Lafayette Road St. Paul, Minnesota 55155 -4037 Mr. Patrick Klaers Administrator City Of Elk River 13065 Orono Pkwy Elk River, MN 55330 RE: FY 1996 Natural and Scenic Grant Program Application Grant amount: $45,500 Dry Subtype Oak Forest Dear Mr. Klaers : I am pleased to inform you that your application for the Natural and Scenic Grant Program has competed successfully for funding. We anticipate being able to offer you a grant for the amount shown above contingent upon the final processing of your application. Final processing of your grant requires submittal of additional information which must be completed in a timely manner. You will be contacted shortly by a staff member from the Outdoor Recreation Grant Program regarding the final processing requirements for your application. DO NOT incur any project costs. This notice does not constitute final approval of your project. Any work completed, money spent, or obligations incurred for acquisition or development of your project prior to final approval are ineligible and cannot be paid for vyith'grant funds or used as the local share. The. Outdoor Recreation Grant Program staff are looking forward to working with you on this project. If you have any questions, call Wayne Sames at (612) 296 -1567. Congratulations. Yours truly, odney W. Sando Commissioner DNR Information: 612- 296 -6157, 1- 800 - 766 -6000 TTY: 612 -296 -5484, 1- 800 - 657 -3929 • FAX: 612- 296 -4799 An Equal Opportunity Employer A Printed on Recycled Paper Who Values Diversity W Containing 10% Post - Consumer Waste Sa. Consider Aoplicction for a Dry Subtype Forest ACauisition Gant /Public Heorina Mike Niziolek reviewed the grant proposal to acquire 30 acres of dry subtype oak • forest from the J.L. Shiely Company to be used as an off -road trail system through park land. He stated that the total cost of the site acquisition is $90.000. The grant will cover half of this amount ($45.000) contingent on the city paying the other half ($45,000). The City Council discussed funding of the site acquisition. Mayor Duitsman indicated that the funds would have to come from the Pork and Recreation fund and stated that there is not enough money in that fund to cover all the requests and needs at the present time. L ty Council Meeting 995 Page 5 Councilmember Dietz indicated his concern regarding the need for ballfields in the City of Elk River. Mayor Duitsman opened the public hearing. Phil Johnson stated that the area is very beautiful and that he is in favor of the city acquiring the land. Charles Blood, 12263 Ridgewood Drive, indicated he supports the city purchasing the property. He indicated that the city needs to preserve its forest and wildlife land. Councilmember Farber indicated his support toward the city matching the grant fund money. Robin Tuttle stated that the applicant of the grant must address how the matching funds would be acquired. Mayor Duitsman indicated that any funding needed will be competing with athletic fields. He further indicated that he can support moving forward with the grant application, but the issue of funding must be brought back to the Park and Recreation Commission for a recommendation to the City Council. There being no further comments from the public, Mayor Duitsman closed the public hearing. COUNCILMEMBER HOLMGREN MOVED TO SUPPORT THE NATURAL AND SCENIC GRANT PROPOSAL ACQUISITION OF DRY SUBTYPE OAK FOREST WITH THE FUNDING TO COME FROM PARK DEDICATION FUNDS. COUNCILMEMBER FARBER SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 4 -1. Councilmember Dietz opposed. Y �yv 4 • ;e... h rf.: �} '}'.;AF;:A'�"• ?;f•:::'.'}Y�.{xi s fx'Y`Z' /�'}�{�'ti •.w.' `i: t: > };y: (�, `1'. a: � x SF ��,`Av .�i' •}:Y.�•v.{.y..v,C:+C{. C %3'rl'r •• v:L..{!}? i ?nY -- i}�$:i �,;;x' "�• - -'' Y f •: `f�;.•:•„ • •fir -. •• .. :} "�:i }' G •:: ;�.�... sl:.. l< AP R+ : }:. n }..^•�,.Tj:``•vn}>` .�',•• •f{{•}•:rxfc., .+£A�f,. •$:�• . >`a;: U a;1,,; !' 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Ach, City Planner, e <_ DATE: December 18, 1995 SUBJECT: Request for Preliminary and Final Plat Approval by Kraus- Anderson, Public Hearing Case No. P 95 -7 Kraus- Anderson of Elk River, Inc. is requesting preliminary and final plat approval to replat a portion of Elk Park Center Planned Unit Development. Location The southeast corner of Freeport Avenue and Jackson Avenue. Zoning/Land Use PUD (Planned Unit Development) / HB (Highway Business) Attachments • Resolution No. 95- • Location Map • Original Plat of Elk Park Center • Proposed Plat of Elk Park Center 4th Addition Overview The subject property was originally platted as Elk Park Center Addition and consisted of numerous lots between Freeport Avenue and Jackson Avenue. The proposed plat is a replat of Lots 1 and 4, Block 2, which is located in the area where Cub Foods is now being constructed. The replat involves the adjustment of one lot line and the creation of one additional lot. This request is being brought forward to accommodate some of the minor changes that have occurred with building locations as part of the Cub Foods site plan. 13065 Orono Parkway • P.O. Box 490 • Elk River, MN 55330 • (612) 441 -7420 • Fax: (612) 441 -7425 .7 Kraus- Anderson/Elk Park Center 4th Page 2 December 18, 1995 ---------------------------------------------------- This replat of Elk Park Center could have been accommodated through the administrative subdivision process; however, as Kraus- Anderson has done in the past with the replatting of the north end of the PUD, an actual plat has been prepared for recording with the County. The advantage of recording an actual plat clearly simplifies the legal descriptions as a lot and block description as opposed to a metes and bounds description. The new lot that is being created exceeds the minimum lot size of one acre and is being platted to accommodate a separate tenant if Cub Foods decides not to make their future expansion to the south. Once again, the adjusted property line on the north side corresponds with the reconfiguration of Cub Foods and a potential tenant that may be occupying space north of Cub Foods. Recommendation It is recommended the City Council consider the following: Approve preliminary plat request by Kraus- Anderson for Elk Park Center 4th Addition; and, Approve Resolution No. 95 -, granting final plat approval for Elk Park Center 4th Addition s:counci1:p95 -7 • RESOLUTION NO. 95 - CITY OF ELK RIVER A RESOLUTION GRANTING FINAL PLAT APPROVAL FOR: ELK PARK CENTER 4TH ADDITION CASE NO. P 95 -7 WHEREAS, application has been made for final plat approval, pursuant to Section 1008.08 (1)(c) of the Elk River City Code of Ordinances, of the property legally described on attached Exhibit A and hereinafter referred to as "the Property "; and WHEREAS, a preliminary and final plat of the Property was approved by the City Council on December 18, 1995; and WHEREAS, the proposed final plat is consistent with the preliminary plat as approved by the City Council; and WHEREAS, the proposed final plat complies with each of the conditions set forth by the City Council in its approval of the preliminary plat of the Property; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ELK RIVER, as follows: 1. It is hereby determined by the City Council for the City of Elk River as follows: A. The proposed subdivision is consistent with the Zoning Ordinance and conforms with all of its requirements. B. The proposed subdivision is consistent with all applicable general and specialized city, county, and regional plans including, but not limited to, the City's Comprehensive Development Plan. C. The physical characteristics of the site, including , but not limited to, topography, soils, vegetation, susceptibility to erosion and siltation, susceptibility to flooding, and drainage are suitable for the type and density of development and uses contemplated. C D. The proposed subdivision makes adequate provision for water supply, storm drainage, sewage transportation, erosion control and all other services, facilities and improvements otherwise required herein. E. The proposed subdivision will not cause substantial environmental damage. F. The proposed subdivision will not conflict with easements of record or with easements established by judgment of a court. G. The proposed subdivision will not have an undue or adverse impact on the reasonable development of neighboring land. 2. Final plat approval is hereby granted for the Property, subject to the conditions set forth in attached Exhibit B. 3. The officers of the City are hereby authorized, once the conditions set forth in Exhibit B are met and complied with, to sign the final plat for the Property and to issue a certified copy of this Resolution giving final approval of the plat. 4. The owner of the Property is authorized to record the final plat as required by law and shall file proof of said recording with the City. No building permits will be issued for the Property until the final plat is recorded. 5. This final plat approval shall expire two years from the date of this resolution if the final plat is not recorded within that time. The foregoing resolution was introduced by Council and duly seconded by Council The following voted in favor of the Resolution The following voted against the Resolution: The following were absent: 0 WHEREUPON the resolution is adopted. Page 2 Member Member 0 Passed and adopted this day of 71995 r� • Henry Duitsman, Mayor CERTIFICATE STATE OF MINNESOTA COUNTY OF SHERBURNE CITY OF ELK RIVER I, the undersigned, being the duly qualified and acting Clerk of the City of Elk River, Minnesota, hereby certify that the above resolution is a true and correct copy of the resolution as adopted by the City Council of the City of Elk River on 11995. WITNESS my hand officially as such Clerk and the corporate seal of the City this day of 71995. Sandra Thackeray, City Clerk STATE OF MINNESOTA SS. COUNTY OF SHERBURNE The foregoing instrument was acknowledged before me this day of 1995, by Henry Duitsman, Mayor, City of Elk River, Minnesota. Page 3 Notary Public • • STATE OF MINNESOTA SS. COUNTY OF SHERBURNE The foregoing instrument was acknowledged before me this day of 1995, by Sandra Thackeray, City Clerk, City of Elk River, Minnesota. THIS INSTRUMENT WAS DRAFTED BY: LARKIN, HOFFMAN, DALY & LINDGREN, Ltd. 1500 Norwest Financial Center 7900 Xerxes Avenue South Bloomington, MN 55431 Page 4 Notary Public • EXHIBIT A Lots 1 and 4, Block 2, Elk Park Center, Sherburne County, Minnesota • Page 5 • EXHIBIT B • resfinpl.doc Page 6 914WA N [S q, ORIGINAL PLAT OF ELK PARK CENTER I IVU r Lt I -A- - ----------- ---------- I A� �, -!%::, ,00 L IT — — — — — — — — -st a 21 P S. 30 -15 ­—ST Lft a N* 1/•, % 1/•. scc. 27, 10 Z N III LNE OF % /1. W 1/4 _j - — -- — -- — -- — - - - - 30 - — -- — -- — -- — -- �' 9 - - - - -- 9../4. 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The first for an administrative subdivision to divide the existing parcel into two separate lots and a variance because one of the lots will have a lot area less than the one acre minimum. The existing auto mall lot has an area of 3.76 acres at the present time. The proposed administrative subdivision would divide that acreage into a 2.91 acre site and a .85 acre site. The primary reason one of the lots will not meet the minimum acreage requirement is due to the need to provide the required number of parking stalls on each parcel. Given the configuration and distribution of parking on the entire auto mall site, the southerly parcel ends up being .85 acres in size. • This variance request is similar to other requests that have been approved such as Freeport Financial Center, Elk Park Center, and the Elk River Retail 13065 Orono Parkway - P.O. Box 490 - Elk River, MN 55330 - (612) 441 -7420 - Fax: (612) 441 -7425 Elk River AutoMall Variance Request December 18, 1995 Page 2 • Center. The important issue here is that the variance and administrative subdivision will not allow the property owner any special privileges or further development opportunity by having the variance granted. Both applications are being brought forward to facilitate an ownership issue with the auto mall. Please refer to the attached report to the Planning Commission for additional information. Planning Commission Recommendation The Planning Commission reviewed this item at their November public hearing and recommended approval of the variance request with the findings outlined in the staff report. Recommendation It is recommended the City Council approve the .15 acre variance request to the minimum lot size of one acre in the C3 commercial zoning district for the Elk River AutoMall based on the following findings: • 1. That the special conditions and circumstances which exist are peculiar to the auto mall development and that it is a unified development with common parking and driveways that for all practical purposes will function as one development. 2. The literal application of the mi the zoning ordinance would dep other similar commercial develc developments with similar circa imum lot size requirements found in .ve the petitioner of rights enjoyed by ments as well as multi- tenant office 3. The variance would not have any adverse affect on the health, safety, or the welfare of the residents or neighboring properties within the area and will be in keeping with the spirit and intent of the lot size standards found within the zoning ordinance. 4. Literal enforcement of the zoning ordinance would prevent the division of the subject property to create a separate parcel merely for transferring of ownership. 5. Granting the variance would not allow any further development of the existing auto mall and would therefore not grant any special privileges upon the applicant to deviate from the city zoning ordinance • in any other way. s:counci1:v95 -12 eity oEIkk)' River Request Item 5.3. MEMORANDUM TO: Planning Commission FROM: Steven B. Ach ,"G1-- DATE: November 28, 1995 SUBJECT: Request for a Variance by Elk River Auto Mall LLC Public Hearing Case No. V95 -12 Elk River Auto Mall LLC is requesting a variance to the one acre minimum lot size requirements in the C3 (Highway Commercial) zoning district. is Location North of Main Street along the west side of Carson Street Zoning/Land Use C3 (Highway Commercial)/HB (Highway Business). Attachments • Location Map • Site Plan Analysis The Elk River Auto Mall consists of approximately 22,000 square feet of building area. This building area is divided into two separate structures, one of which has approximately 16,500 square feet and contains three of the auto repair businesses. The southerly free standing building has approximately 6,500 square feet and contains one auto related use and a proposed medical related business. The entire auto mall is accessed via Carson Street which is a private street serving all of the businesses north of Main Street including Pizza Hut, SuperAmerica, and Burger Time. 13065 Orono Parkway • P.O. Box 490 • Elk River, MN 55330 • (612) 441 -7420 • Fax: (612) 441 -7425 When the auto mall was proposed before the Planning Commission and City Council the project consisted of one parcel. Elk River Auto Mall LLC is now requesting to divide .85 acres off the south end of the project allowing the southerly free standing building along with its required parking to be sold separately. A variance of .15 acres from the minimum lot size of one acre is necessary in order to accomplish the proposed subdivision and transfer of the southerly portion of the existing auto mall. Minimum Lot Size As mentioned above the minimum lot size in the C3 (Highway Commercial) zoning district is one acre in lot area and 100 feet in width. The existing auto mall has a lot area of 3.76 acres at the present time. The proposed administrative subdivision would divide this acreage into a 2.91 acre site and a .85 acre site. Given the amount of total acreage, it is obvious that two parcels which meet the city's one acre minimum could be accomplished. However, each parcel also has to be able to stand on its own by providing its required parking on the given parcel. Therefore, due to the distribution of parking on the auto mall complex, in order to subdivide off the southerly building and allow each parcel to have enough required parking on each . parcel, the maximum size of the southerly parcel turns out to be .85 acres. It is also worth mentioning that because Carson Street is a private road, none of the businesses along this street meet the minimum lot width requirements. The ordinance states that the 100 foot lot width requirement must front onto a public street, which the auto mall does- not meet. However, the City Council has approved a private roadway agreement for all the businesses along Carson Street which has allowed the subdivision of these lots to occur in the past avoiding the need to meet lot frontage requirements. Variance Subdivisions of this nature have occurred in other commercial and office building developments. The common characteristic in all of those subdivisions is that each of the lots have been a part of either a commercial PUD or a common development such as the Freeport Financial Center. The requested variance by the Elk River Auto Mall LLC fits within these perimeters in that it is a unified auto mall development and the subdivision is merely necessary to convey separate ownership of a portion of the auto mall. 40 • Recommendation It is recommended the Planning Commission recommend approval of the .15 acre variance request to the minimum lot size of one acre in the commercial C3 zoning district for the Elk River Auto Mall LLC based on the following findings: 1. That the special conditions and circumstances which exist are peculiar to the auto mall development and that it is a unified development with common parking and driveways that for all practical purposes will function as one development. 2. The literal application of the minimum lot size requirements found in the zoning ordinance would deprive the petitioner of rights enjoyed by other similar commercial developments as well as multi -tenant office developments with similar circumstances. 3. The variance would not have any adverse affect on the health, safety, or the welfare of the residents or neighboring properties within the • area and will be in keeping with the spirit and intent of the lot size standards found within the zoning ordinance. 4. Literal enforcement of the zoning ordinance would prevent the division of the subject property to create a separate parcel merely for transferring of ownership. 5. 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Ach, City Planner m DATE: December 18, 1995 SUBJECT: Request for an Administrative Subdivision by Elk River AutoMall, LLC, Public Hearing Case No. AS 95 -12 Issue Elk River AutoMall, LLC is requesting an administrative subdivision to divide a 3.7 parcel into two separate lots. Location • North of Main Street along the west side of Carson Street. Zoning/Land Use C3 (Highway Commercial) / HB (Highway Business) Attachments • Location Map • Survey illustrating proposed lot split As described in the previous report regarding the variance that accompanies this application, the proposed administrative subdivision is being requested to define ownership of both parcels for taxing purposes. The two lots will respectively be 2.91 acres and .85 acres in size. Assuming the variance is approved, the administrative subdivision can be acted on to create the two parcels as proposed. Both parcels will be accessible via Carson Street which extends north of Main Street. Carson Street is a private road; however, all of the parcels that use • Carson Street have cross access -cross parking agreements and the City is 13065 Orono Parkway • P.O. Box 490 • Elk River, MN 55330 • (612) 441 -7420 • Fax: (612) 441 -7425 Elk River AutoMall Administrative Subdivision Request December 18, 1995 Page 2 • also involved in a private roadway agreement for emergency accessibility to these parcels. It should be mentioned that two mortgages currently exist on this property; one is held by the Bank of Elk River, and the Elk River EDA has a second mortgage on the property, too. There is some concern on the lender's behalf regarding their equity position if one of the parcels is to change ownership. Therefore, before this administrative subdivision can be recorded at the County, a condition will be made part of this approval that all of the lender's concerns be satisfied. Planning Commission The Planning Commission did not review this application because the administrative subdivision only requires Council Recommendation It is recommended the City Council approve the administrative subdivision for Elk River AutoMall to divide a 3.76 acre site into a 2.91 and .85 acre site with the following condition: . 1. Prior to recording the administrative subdivision, a letter of approval be received from the Bank of Elk River stating their concerns have been satisfied. • s:council:as95 -12 •llwA l [• .M -