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04-17-1989 CC MIN e MEETING OF THE ELK RIVER CITY COUNCIL HELD AT THE ELK RIVER PUBLIC LIBRARY MONDAY, APRIL 17, 1989 Members Present: Mayor Tralle, Councilmembers Dobel, Schuldt, Holmgren and Kropuenske Members Absent: None Staff Present: Pat Klaers, City Administrator; Steve Bjork, Zoning Assistant; and Steve Rohlf, Building and Zoning Administrator 1. Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, the meeting of the Elk River City Council was called to order by Mayor Tralle at 7:00 p.m. 2. Consideration of 4/17/89 City Council Agenda Item 6.10 - Building and Zoning Administrator Update - was added to the agenda. COUNCltMEMBER HOLMGREN MOVED TO APPROVE THE 4/17/89 CITY COUNCIL AGENDA AS AMENDED. COUNCILMEMBER SCHULDT SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 5-0. 3.1. Consideration of 4/3/89 City Council Minutes e COUNCILMEMBER KROPUENSKE MOVED MINUTES. COUNCILMEMBER DOBEL 5-0. TO APPROVE THE 4/3/89 CITY COUNCIL SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 3.2. Consideration of 4/8/89 City Council Minutes COUNCILMEMBER DOBEL MOVED TO APPROVE THE 4/8/89 JOINT PLANNING COMMISSION/CITY COUNCIL MINUTES. COUNCILMEMBER KROPUENSKE SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 5-0. 4. Open Mike Mr. Wally Fox was present and requested that the City Council remove 197th and 195th Street between Tyler and Ulysses and all of Ulysses Street within the original plat of Oak Hills from the proposed Knollwood overlay project. He indicated that he drafted a petition to this effect which he has signed by 21 of the affected property owners. Mr. Fox submitted this petition to the Mayor and requested that it be kept on record at City Hall. Mr. Fox stated that Ulysses Street was overlayed about 9 years ago and is showing no signs of break up at this time. e Page 2 City Council Minutes April 17, 1989 e The City Administrator distributed to the Council a letter from the City's engineering firm. Mayor Tralle stated that the Engineering firm has authorized Braun Testing to complete six additional corings of the bituminous surfacing in this particular area to determine the thickness of the surface. Mayor Tralle further stated that the Council will review the test results at the May 15, 1989, City Council meeting and make a decision at that time as to whether or not the area will be included in the proj ec t . The City Administrator informed Mr. Fox that the May 15 meeting is not a public hearing. therefore, no notice will be sent informing residents of this meeting. He indicated to Mr. Fox that the meeting will take place on May 15 at 7:00 p.m. at the Elk River Public Library. Mr. Jerry Smith took this opportunity to thank the City Council for the advertisement which they authorized to be placed in the Spring New Home Preview Magazine. 5. LIBRARY ANNUAL REPORT e Vicki with that the that Sullivan, Library Board Representative, presented the City Council the 1988 Library Annual Report. Ms. Sullivan discussed the fact circulation has increased 10% since last year. She indicated that library is at full capacity for shelf space. Ms. Sullivan stated the Library will be seriously looking at expansion in the next five years. 6.1. Final Plat/Deerfield IV/Gerald Smith The Building and Zoning Administrator indicated that the Elk River Development Corporation is requesting final plat approval of Deerfield IV Addition. Mr. Rohlf stated that when the Council reviewed the preliminary plat. they required that a park be located in this plat and that it be 3.3 acres in size. The park drawn on the final plat is approximately 2.8 acres. Staff has recently become informed that the plat is actually 29.7 acres; therefore, the park dedication land size should be smaller than the 3.3 acres originally requested. The City Administrator questioned whether the developer is proposing to do any improvements on the park land. Mr. Jerry Smith stated that they are proposing to "dress up" the area by burying the stumps, and grading and filling the area. e Councilmember Holmgren questioned what the park land would be used for. He questioned if the park would be developed soon or whether it would sit as raw land for awhile. He indicated he would like to see the area developed into a park as soon as possible because of the large number of homeowners in the area. Councilmember Kropuenske indicated he concurred with Councilmember Holmgren. Page 3 City Council Minutes April 17, 1989 e The City Administrator indicated that Phil Hals, Street Superintendent, would be discussing this piece of land with the Recreation Board at their next meeting. COUNCILMEMBER DOBEt MOVED TO APPROVE THE FINAL PLAT OF DEERFIELD FOURTH ADDITION WHICH CONSISTS OF 56 CITY SEWER AND WATER SINGLE FAMILY LOTS, WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS: 1. THAT THE DEVELOPER HAVE A ONE YEAR COMPLETION DATE FOR THE IMPROVEMENTS IN THE PLAT FROM THE DATE OF FINAL PLAT APPROVAL. 2. THAT THE CITY ATTORNEY PREPARE A DEVELOPERS AGREEMENT AND A PUD AGREEMENT WHICH THE DEVELOPER SHALL ENTER INTO PRIOR TO RECORDING THE PLAT. 3 . THAT THE LETTER OF CREDIT FOR THE IMPROVEMENl'S IN THE PLAT BE $360,000. 4. THAT THE DEVELOPER PROVIDE 2.8 ACRES OF LAND FOR CITY PARK. S. THAT R-1C SETBACKS ARE REQUIRED IN THE PLAT; 30 FEET IN THE FRONl'; 5 FEET ON THE SIDES AND 10 FEET IN THE REAR. e 6. THAT THE CITY ENGINEER PREPARE FINAL PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR SANITARY SEWER. WATER. STREET. AND STORM DRAINAGE. 7 . THAT THE ROUGH GRADING OF BOTH THE STREET AND THE LOTS BE DONE BY THE DEVELOPER AND THAT THEY BE DONE SIMULTANEOUSLY. 8. THAT NO BUILDING PERMITS BE ISSUED IN THE PLAT PRIOR TO THE IMPROVEMENTS BEING COMPLETED. INCLUDING CLASS FIVE ON THE ROAD BEING ACCEPTED BY THE CITY ENGINEER. 9, THAT A PRECONSTRUCTION MEETING IS REQUIRED WITH THE DEVELOPERS. CONTRACTORS. AND CITY ENGINEER. WHICH IS SET UP BY THE DEVELOPER PRIOR TO CONSTRUCTION OF THE IMPROVEMENTS IN THE PLAT; AND FURTHER THAT AS-BUILT DRAWINGS OF THOSE IMPROVEMENTS BE PROVIDED TO THE CITY AFTER COMPLETION. 10. THAT PRESSURE REDUCING VALVES BE REQUIRED ON THE HOUSES WITHIN THE PLAT. 11. THAT STREET LIGHTS BE REQUIRED IN THE PLAT IN LOCATION AS PER STAFF AND THAT THE DEVELOPER PAY FOR THE PURCHASING AND INSTALLATION OF THE LIGHTS; AND THAT THE CITY PAY FOR THE ELECTRICITY TO RUN THEM. 12, THAT EROSION CONTROL BE IMPLEMENl'ED WITHIN THE PLAT AS DETERMINED BY STAFF AND APPROVED THROUGH PRELIMINARY PLAT REVIEW. e 13, THAT THE DEVELOPER BE CHARGED $5.000 FOR THE FIRST SEAL COATING REQUIRED ON THE ROADS WITHIN THE PLAT. WHICH SHALL BE PAID PRIOR TO RECORDING THE PLAT. e e e Page 4 City Council Minutes April 17, 1989 14. THAT THE 25% WARRANTY BOND BE ESTABLISHED FOR ONE YEAR AFTER CITY ACCEPTANCE OF THE IMPROVEMENTS IN THE PLAT. 15. THAT AUBURN STREET BE CHANGED TO CARSON STREET ON THE FINAL PLAT DRAWINGS. 16. THAT SIGNAGE IN THE PLAT BE CONSISTENT WITH THE CITY'S SIGN ORDINANCE. 17. THAT STUMPS BE BURIED IN THE PLAT ONLY BY APPROVAL OF CITY STAFF AND THAT THE DEVELOPER PROVIDE A SURVEY OF THOSE APPROVED LOCATIONS. 18. THAT THE DRIVEWAYS HAVE A MAXIMUM 10% SLOPE. COUNCILMEMBER HOLMGREN SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 5-0. Jay Gulbrecht stated that he would like to see the City require more park land, as the 2.8 acres is under the 10% requirement. 6.2. Conditional Use Permit/Peter Luke/Public Hearing Mayor Tralle indicated that Peter Luke is requesting a conditional use permit to operate a light manufacturing shop (cabinet making) in the C-3 zone located on Cleveland Street. Peter Kimball, Planning Commission Representative, indicated that the Planning Commission voted unanimously to approve the request and found that they met the necessary 7 standards required for a conditional use permit. Mayor Tralle opened the public hearing. There being no one for or against the matter, Mayor Tralle closed the public hearing. COUNCILMEMBER KROPUENSKE MOVED TO APPROVE THE CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT REQUESTED BY PETER LUKE WHICH WOULD ALLOW A LIGHT MANUFACTURING OPERATION (CABINET MAKING) ON CLEVELAND STREET. WITH THE FOLLOWING STIPULATIONS: 1. THAT THE SITE PROVIDE THREE OFF STREET PARKING STALLS WHICH SHALL BE HARDSURFACED. DUST FREE AND STRIPED. THE LOCATION OF THESE PARKING STALLS SHALL BE DETERMINED WHEN THE BUILDING SITE IS CHOSEN. ~. THAT THE LOADING AREA AND DRIVES SHALL BE HARDSURFACED AND DUST FREE. 3 . THAT SIGNAGE SHALL BE AS PER CITY CODE. 4. THAT ON-SITE SEPTIC SHALL BE AS PER CITY CODE. 5. THAT THE PROPOSED STRUCTURE AND ANY FUTURE ADDITIONS SHALL MEET ALL CITY DIMENSIONAL REGULATIONS. 6. THAT TRASH RECEPTACLES SHALL BE SCREENED. Page 5 City Council Minutes April 17, 1989 e 7. THAT LIGHTING SHALL BE AS PER CITY CODE AND THE PROPOSED OPERATION SHALL MEET ALL OTHER CITY REQUIREMENTS OUTLINED IN THI S PERMIT. 8. THAT THE CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT SHALL BE SUBJECT TO A TWO YEAR REVIEW. ~ . ~T ANY AREA NOT OCCUPIED BY BUILDING OR DRIVE SHALL BE SEEDED WITH GRASS AND LANDSCAPED TO BE AESTHETICALLY PLEASING~ 10. ANY FUTURE EXPANSION WILL REQUIRE A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT. (0491) COUNCILMEMBER DOBEL SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 5-0. 6.3. Conditional Use Permit/City of Elk River/Public Hearing Mayor Tralle indicated that the Elk River Fire Department is requesting a conditional use permit to construct a new addition to the existing fire station. Planning Commission Representative Kimball indicated that the Planning Commission voted unanimously to approve the request based on the finding that the applicant met the 7 standards required for a conditional use permit. e Mayor Tralle opened the public hearing. There being no one for or against the matter, Mayor Tralle closed the public hearing. Discussion was held by the Council regarding ingress and egress to the building and the length of the aerial truck. It was indicated that the new addition would be serviced off of Fourth Street. The Council discussed whether Fourth Street was wide enough to allow the aerial truck to exit onto if there were cars parked on the street. It was the consensus that no parking signs be placed on Fourth Street. The Council also discussed the fact that the Fire Chief is requesting the aerial truck to enter the building on the north which would mean that the truck would have to drive on property owned by the County. After discussion regarding this matter, it was the consensus of the Council that the City approach the County about acquiring an easement for the purpose of entering the fire station with the aerial ladder truck. COUNCILMEMBER KROPUENSKE MOVED TO APPROVE THE CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT REQUESTED BY THE CITY OF ELK RIVER TO ALLOW AN ADDITION TO BE ADDED TO THE FIRE STATION WITH THE FOLLOWING STIPULATIONS: 1. THAT THE CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT BE DEVELOPED AS PER THE APPROVED SITE PLAN . e 2. THE SITE SHALL PROVIDE FOR NINE ADDITIONAL OFF STREET PARKING STALLS. THESE STALLS SHALL BE HARDSURFACED AND DUST FREE. STALLS SHALL ALSO BE HARDSURFACED, DUST FREE, AND STRIPED. 3. IN THE EVENT THAT TRAFFIC BECOMES A PROBLEM, STAFF SHALL REASSESS THE AREA AND RECOMMEND TO THE CITY COUNCIL A REMEDY TO THE PROBLEM. e e e Page 6 City Council Minutes April 17. 1989 4. THAT THE CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT BE SUBJECT TO A ONE YEAR REVIEW AFTER THE COMPLETION OF THE PROJECT. 5. THAT ANY MECHANICAL EQUIPMENT ON THE ROOF BE SCREENED. 6. THAT AREAS NOT OCCUPIED BY BUILDING OR DRIVEWAY SHALL BE LANDSCAPED WITH GRASS. 7 . THAT THE DUMPSTER BE SCREENED. 8. THAT THERE BE NO PARKING SIGNS INSTALLED ON 4TH STREET. 9. THAT AN EASEMENT BE ACQUIRED FROM THE COUNTY. COUNCILMEMBER HOLMGREN SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 5-0. 6.4. Variance/Security Financial Banking & Savings/Public Hearing This item was tabled. 6.5. Conditional Use Permit/Northstar Service Center/Public Hearing This item was tabled. 6.6. Ordinance Amendment/Accessory Use Setbacks/City of Elk River/Public Hearing Mayor Tralle indicated that the amendment to Section 900.18(2). amendment puts the "Accessory Use understandable chart format. City is proposing a zoning ordinance He indicated that this ordinance Setbacks" in a more easily Mayor Tralle opened the public hearing. There being no one for or against the matter, Mayor Tralle closed the public hearing. COUNCILMEMBER HOLMGREN MOVED TO ADOPT ORDINANCE 89-7. AMENDING SECTION 900.18(2) "ACCESSORY USE SETBACKS." KROPUENSKE SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 5-0. AN ORDINANCE COUNCILMEMBER 6.7. Ordinance Amendment/City of Elk River/Section 900.08/Public Hearing Mayor Tralle indicated that the City is proposing an ordinance amendment to Section 900.08 which would add mini storage to the definitions section of the City Code. Mayor Tralle opened the public hearing. There being no one for or against the matter, Mayor Tralle closed the public hearing. COUNCILMEMBER KROPUENSKE MOVED TO ADOPT ORDINANCE 89-8. AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 900.08. DEFINITIONS. COUNCILMEMBER HOLMGREN SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 5-0. Page 7 City Council Minutes April 17. 1989 e 6.8. Administrative Subdivision/Fran Coates/Public Hearing Mayor Tra1le indicated that Fran Coates is requesting an administrative subdivision to split an approximate 20 acre parcel of land into three parcels. Mayor Tralle further indicated that Ms. Coates had went through another administrative subdivision in May of 1988. He stated that the City Code allows for one administrative subdivision per year. City Staff indicated that the administrative subdivision. if approved by Council. would not be recorded until one year from the date of the 1988 subdivision. Mayor Tralle opened the public hearing. There being no one for or against the matter. Mayor Tralle closed the public hearing. COUNCILMEMBER DOBEt MOVED TO APPROVE THE ADMINISTRATIVE SUBDIVISION REQUESTED BY FRAN COATES TO SPLIT A 20 ACRE PARCEL OF LAND (SW1/4 OF THE SW1/4 OF SECTION 18. TOWNSHIP 33. RANGE 26) INTO THREE PARCELS WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS: 1. THAT THE APPLICANT PAY THE PARK DEDICATION FEE FOR TWO NEW LOTS. 2. THAT THE 66 FOOT ROAD EASEMENTS SHOWN ON EXHIBIT NO. 3 BE RECORDED WITH THE PROPERTY. e 3. THAT ANY FUTURE DEVELOPMENT OF AREA A-2 WILL REQUIRE THE UPGRADING OF 20STH AVENUE AND/OR THE NORTH ROAD EASEMENT AS SHOWN ON EXHIBIT /13. 4. THAT THE APPLICANT RECEIVE APPROVAL FROM THE COUNTY FOR A DRIVEWAY ONTO COUNTY ROAD 32 (AREA AC-1) The Council discussed the fact that the applicant was not present. The Building and Zoning Administrator suggested that the Council approve the request contingent upon the applicant accepting the conditions. After discussion regarding this matter, the majority of the Council felt that the request should be based on the Council's decision. not on the applicant's acceptance of conditions. COUNCILMEMBER HOLMGREN SECONDED THE MOTION. COUNCILMEMBER HOLMGREN OPPOSED. THE MOTION CARRIED 4-1. Councilmember Holmgren indicated he opposed because the applicant was not present. 6.9. Private Road Agreement/Chad Briggs e Mayor Tralle indicated that Chad Briggs of 1703 Main Street is requesting approval for a private road. He stated that Chad Briggs owns a lot that is partly in the flood plain. He is planning on rearranging his lot line so that he can build his home outside of the flood way area. Before going through the expense of surveying, he is requesting approval from the Council to share a driveway with his father, Curtis Briggs. e e e Page 8 City Council Minutes April 17. 1989 COUNCILMEMBER SCHULDT MOVED TO APPROVE THE PRIVATE ROAD AGREEMENT FOR MR. CHAD BRIGGS WITH THE FOLLOWING STIPULATIONS: 1. THAT THE STANDARDS PREVIOUSLY LISTED IN THE MEMO DATED 4-17-89 TO DETERMINE THE BUILDABILITY OF THE PARCEL BE MET. 2. THAT AN EASEMENT IS DESCRIBED FOR THE RIVATE ROAD. WHICH CURTIS BRIGGS WOULD HAVE TO GRANT TO HIS SON, CHAD BRIGGS, AND THAT A PRIVATE ROAD AGREEMENT IS ENTERED INTO ~ 3. THAT THE PRIVATE ROAD IS UPGRADED TO A 7 TON DESIGN, IF NECESSARY. COUNCILMEMBER HOLMGREN SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 5-0. 6.10.Building and Zoning Administrator Update Steve Rohlf. Building attend the Household Public Works Garage. and Zoning Administrator. invited the Council to Hazardous Waste Day on April 22 at the Elk River The Council discussed City of Elk River. The this is being worked on public use in the fall. the possibility of having a compost pile in the Building and Zoning Administrator indicated that and the City will possibly have one available for Mr. Rohlf provided the City Council with informatio material regarding the Elk River Landfill's request for temporary ash disposal. 7.1. Resolution Establishing Baldwin Avenue as a MSA Street Mayor Tralle indicated that the Council will be considering 3 resolutions adding routes to the Municipal State Aid System. COUNCILMEMBER HOLMGREN MOVED TO ADOPT RESOLUTION 89-19, A RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING BALDWIN AVENUE - MAIN STREET TO 5TH STREET AS A MUNICIPAL STATE AID STREET. COUNCILMEMBER DOBEL SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 5-0. 7.2. Resolution Establishing 3rd Street as a MSA Street COUNCILMEMBER DOBEL MOVED TO ADOPT RESOLUTION 89-20, A RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING 3RD STREET- IRVING AVENUE' TO GATES AVENUE AS A MUNICIPAL STATE AID STREET. . COUNCILMEMBER KROPUENSKE SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 5-0. 7.3. Resolution Establishing Waco Avenue as a Municipal State Aid Street COUNCILMEMBER HOLMGREN MOVED TO ADOPT RESOLUTION 89-21 A RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING WACO AVENUE - T.H. 10 TO CO. RD. 30 AS A MUNICIPAL STATE AID STREET. COUNCILMEMBER SCHULDT SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 5- O. e e e Page 9 City Council Minutes April 17, 1989 8. Check Register COUNCILMEMBER DOBEt MOVED TO APPROVE THE CHECK REGISTER. COUNCILMEMBER KROPUENSKE SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 5""'"0. 9. City Administrator Update The City Administrator informed the Council that pcr has made arrangements with the subcontractor responsible for the Central Business District sidewalks and they are expected in Elk River soon to replace certain portions of sidewalk. The City Administrator suggested to the Council that if they are at all interested in purchasing the County property north of the fire hall that they send a letter to the County. The Council discussed the possibility of the City purchasing the parcel of land from the County. It was the consensus of the Council that the City did not have the funds to purchase the land and, therefore, could not consider it at this time. Councilmember Kropuenske stated that although the City cannot purchase the land, he does not feel that the location is an area conducive to a County Garage as it is located near the downtown area and a central park. The Council concurred with Councilmember Kropuenske and suggested the City Administrator draft a letter to the County encouraging them to investigate the sale of the property for office or commercial use as they have reservations about the increase of truck traffic on Jackson Avenue. The City Administrator informed the Council that an HRA meeting will be held on Tuesday, April 25, 1989, at 4:00 p.m. The City Administrator also informed the Council that a special city council meeting needs to be held May 8, 1989, for the purpose of the appraisals being presented to the Council. COUNCILMEMBER KROPUENSKE MOVED TO HOLD A SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING ON MONDAY, MAY 8, 1989, AT CITY HALL. 7:30 P.M. COUNCILMEMBER HOLMGREN SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 5-0. The City Administrator distributed to the Council a letter from the City Engineer in regard to a study for Otsego Township using the City of Elk River's sewer plant. Otsego has requested the City's Engineer to evaluate costs regarding this matter at a charge not to exceed $1,000 to be paid by Otsego Township. Page 10 City Council Minutes April 17, 1989 e Dick Fursman, Economic Development Coordinator, indicated he would like to update the Council on economic development issues. Mr. Fursman stated that he has been working with Rob VanValkenburg and Mike Leary who are proposing to locate an AmericInn and a conference center in the City of Elk River on a parcel of land located on the corner of Highway 169 and Highway 10. He indicated that TIF is being requested. Mr. Fursman stated that after consulting city staff and consultants, it is in the best interest of the community and everyone in the area to bring sewer ~nd water to the site. He stated that a portion of the tax increment funds captured could be used for the utilities. An ensuing discussion was held to consider the impact that bringing sewer and water to the east part of the City would have on plans to bring utilties to the west of the City. Councilmember Kropuenske questioned whether this would dilute the finances to be used for the western area of the City. The City Administrator indicated that these would be considered as two separate projects and would have no effect on the western area utilities. He stated that the RDF has enough increment to handle financial assistance for both projects. He further indicated that the sewer department has the capacity to handle both projects. e Discussion was held regarding the hotel/conference center having its own sewer system. It was indicated that this would be very expensive and further that the system would be in an environmentally sensitive area. Mayor Tralle indicated he would prefer to see City sewer and water but would like to see some figures before he makes a decision. It was indicated that an EDA meeting may be called for May 8. 1989. so staff may present the EDA with more information on this item if available. The City Administrator indicated that he has had discussions with Dr. Flannery, School District Superintendent, regarding the School District's shortage of space for maintenance. He stated that Dr. Flannery is looking for a short term solution so that they can put together a long range plan. He stated that a possible answer would be the City expanding their garage and renting the space to the School District, which would in turn help pay for the expansion. He informed the Council that both the School and the City are considering this possibility. There being no further business. COUNCILMEMBER DOBEL MOVED TO ADJOURN THE MEETING OF THE ELK RIVER CITY COUNCIL. COUNCILMEMBER KROPUENSKE SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 5-0. e The meeting of the Elk River City Council adjourned at 9:40 p.m. ~ Sandy Thackeray Deputy City Clerk