04-11-1988 CC MIN - JOINT
JOINT MEETING OF THE ELK RIVER CITY COUNCIL, PLANNING COMMISSION, HOUSING AND
REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY AND GROWTH MANAGEMENT PLAN TASK FORCE
HELD AT THE ELK RIVER CITY HALL
MONDAY, APRIL 11, 1988
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MEMBERS PRESENT:
CITY COUNCIL: Mayor Gunkel, Councilmember Schuldt, Holmgren,
and Tralle (8:20.p.m.)
GMPTF: Dick Hinkle (Chairman), Cliff Lundberg, Ron Black,
Marilyn VanPatten, Ted Cornelius, Bill Birrenkott
PLANNING COMMISSION: Chairman Kropuenske, Arlon Fuchs, Bob Morton,
Peter Kimball, Rita Johnson and Nick Olsen
ALSO PRESENT: Patrick Klaers, City Administrator; Richard
Fursman, Economic Development Coordinator; David
Sellegren, City Attorney; Bob Wuornos, Consulting
City Planner; and Stephen Rohlf, Building and
Zoning Administrator
MEMBERS ABSENT:
City Councilmember Harold Dobel; Hank Duitsman and
Larry Toth, HRA Members; and Planning Commission
Member Dirk Barrett
~ Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, the joint meeting of the Elk River
City Council, Planning Commission, Housing and Redevelopment Authority, and
Growth Management Plan Task Force was called to order by Mayor Gunkel at 7:00
p.m.
Mayor Gunkel indicated that this joint meeting was a follow-up to the previous
joint meeting held on March 28, 1988, where the first part of the proposed
Growth Management Plan was discussed and reviewed. At this time, the group
briefly reviewed the March 28, 1988, minutes and indicated that the minutes
accurately reflect the discussion that took place.
COUNCILMEMBER SCHULDT MOVED TO APPROVE THE MARCH 28, 1988, JOINT MEETING or
THE ELK RIVER CITY COUNCIL, GROWTH MANAGEMENT PLAN TASK FORCE, HOUSING AND
REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY, AND ELK RIVER PLANNING COMMISSING MINUTES AS
SUBMITTED. COUNCILMEMBER HOLMGREN SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION WAS
APPROVED 4-0.
The City Administrator reviewed a number of issues that were brought up during
the March 28. 1988. joint meeting. The Administrator indicated that the
proposed Land Use Map calls for a mix of low density residential. high density
residential and highway business land use activities around the intersection
of 192nd Avenue and Highway 169. The plan in the draft Growth Management Plan
(GMP) calls for this area to be placed into a Planned Unit Development (PUD)
and that a more detailed study be conducted following the adoption of the
Growth Management Plan. This more detailed study would layout the
~ transportation patterns and the specific type of land uses allowed.
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Another issue the Administrator discussed was future land use. both east and
north. from the Gates Avenue and Main Street intersection. The future Land
Use Map calls for commercial activity in this area and discussion at the March
28. 1988. meeting suggested possible high density residential activities. It
was the consensus of the group that this area should remain designated for
commercial activities on the Land Use Map. Additionally. there was concern
indicated over the amount of high density residential land available in the
community and the location for such land use activities. It was suggested
that multi-family dwelling units should become a conditional use in commercial
zones rath~r than a permitted use.
The final issue discussed at the March 28. 1988. that was reviewed by the City
Administrator. re1Lted to neighborhood convenience stores. The Administrator
indicated the Staff recommendation against such convenience stores. However.
it was the consensus of the group to provide for such land uses in the text of
the GMP. but that no specific locations on the Land Use Map should be
designated for such activities. It was the general consensus of the group
that as the City grows and the need for such convenience stores is
demonstrated that appropriate action can be taken by the City Council to
provide an opportunity for this type of land use.
Mayor Gunkel indicated the remaining elements of the Growth Management Plan
that needs to be reviewed at this meeting include the industrial. parks.
transporation. and implementation sections of the GMP.
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Bob Wuornos. Planning Consultant. reviewed the industrial section of the GMP.
It was noted within the policies under goal #1. that a distinction needs to be
made between industrial land that has municipal utilities available and
industrial land that does not have such municipal utilities available. It was
noted that figure 6A. existing industrial zoning map. had some omissions for
the solid waste facility overlay zone at the UPA site and RDF site. It was
noted that the property around the County Government Center is listed as
excellent for industrial use. and yet it is also listed as a high ranking site
for commercial activities.
The future land use map calls for a mix of industrial. commercial and high
density residential along Highway 10. with low density residential off of the
Highway. The best industrial sites without municipal utilities is along
Highway 10 in the southeast part of the community. It was noted that light
industrial is planned for the very southeast part of the community along
Highway 10. where tbe previous zone for this area was C-3B.
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At this time. the Mayor introduced into the record a letter from Mr. Bob
Vandenberg dated March 28. 1988. which indicated his desire to have a mix of
industrial and residential land uses designated for his property. Stephen
Rohlf. Building and Zoning Administrator. indicated that he has met with Mr.
Vandenberg and that through a minor reduction in the industrial zone east of
Highway 169 and south of County Road 12 would satisfy the request as listed in
the letter. It was the consensus of the group to have the industrial area in
the southeast corner of the community; the industrial area along Highway 10.
next to 16Sth Avenue; and the industrial area east of Highway 169. south of
County Road 12. reduced on the proposed Land Use Map.
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Regarding the park section of the Growth Management Plan, Consultant Bob
Wuornos stated that this section has previously been reviewed by the Task
Force, as it was the first element of the plan that was drafted and, as such,
should need very few, if any, revisions. Along with some minor narrative
changes and some changes in the names of City park facilities, the group
suggested adding two additional items to the necessary action plan. These two
additional steps related to the use of the rivers for recreational and
business purposes, and the purchase of the abandon railroad bed for use as a
walking and biking trail.
Planning Consultant, Bob Wuornos, in his introduction of the transporation
section of the GMP, stated that this section had also been previously reviewed
by the GMPTF. Suggested changes by the group included adding some policy
statements under goal #2, that related to frontage roads and linking roads
that were considered collectors streets. The group also requested that the
need for east/west corridors and acknowledging the existance of urban road
designs in the City be added under necessary actions.
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The Mayor requested that Dave Sel1ergren, the City Attorney, review the
implementation section of the Growth Management Plan. In general terms,
Mr. Sel1ergren indicated that more information and explanation of the land use
tools should be incorporated into the implementation section of the GMP.
Items omitted from the plan that need to be discussed include the designation
of open space areas; the allowing of cluster development within the 10 acre
residential zone; and the use of overlay plats in the medium density
residential area which will allow for future subdivision of properties, if and
when municipal utilities is installed.
Mayor Gunkel requested close review of high density land use section, and
restated her concern over the location and amount of apartment units that
could be constructed without City Council review or input. The City Attorney
indicated that #S of the implementation tools (offica1 map) needs to be
deleted from the plan, as the City will not be approving such an official map.
Additionally, Mr. Se11ergren indicated that the City should offica11y approve
the Growth Mangement Plan and Land Use Map prior to going through the
necessary steps to the adjust the subdivision regulations and zoning
ordinance. Once the Land Use Map and Growth Managment Plan is approved, these
assoicated ordinance amendments can take place in a relatively short period of
time so that the Growth Management Plan can be in force and implemented
shortly after approval of the GMP and Land Use Map.
Mayor Gunkel indicated that the next step in the approval process of the
Growth Management Plan would be for the Staff to make the changes in the
document as discussed in the March 28, 1988, and April 11, 1988, joint
workshop sessions and then for the Planning Commission to hold public hearings
on this document. Following Planning Commission recommendationson the Growth
Management Plan and Land Use Map, then the City Council would schedule and
hold public hearing(s) on the plan prior to its adoption.
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At this time, Mayor Gunkel thanked all present for their input and time in
reviewing the draft Growth Management Plan and Land Use Map. The City Council
took a five minute break at this time before reconvening.
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When the City Council reconvened, the City Administrator distributed a letter
dated April 1, 1988, from the City Engineer. This letter and attached
resolution discussed MSA road designations within the City. City Engineer,
Terry Maurer, discussed the designation of Waco Street from Highway 10 to
County Road 35 as a City MSA Designated Route.
COUNCILMEMBER TRALLE MOVED TO ADOPT RESOLUTION 88- 27. A RESOLUTION
ESTABLISHING MUNICIPAL STATE AID HIGHWAYS WITHIN THE CITY OF ILK RIVER.
COUNCILMEMBER HOLMGREN SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 4-0.
The City Administrator distributed a memo dated April ii, 1988, from the Fire
Chief. This me~o discusses a possible future addition to the existing Elk
River Fire Station. This issue was previously discussed by the City Council
during the annual report presentation by the Fire Chief in February, 1988.
The possibility of a January or February 1989 bond referendum for fire
department neeus i~ very likely. In this regard, the Fire Chief is requesting
the use of an architect to assist in determining future fire department space
needs at the existing fire station. The request from the fire department is
to use the same architect that designed the existing fire station. The cost
to use Mr. Peter Racchin and Associates for preliminary draft of the fire
department needs was an amount not exceed $800.00. The Council concurred that
such preliminary work is necessary in order to adequately evaluate the need
for bond referendum in 1989.
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COUNCILMEMBER HOLMGREN MOVED TO APPROVE THE USE OF
ASSOCIATES TO PROVIDE PRELIMINARY DRAFT INFORMATION,
EXCEED $800.00. FOR WORK AT THE ELK RIVER FIRE STATION.
SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 4-0.
PETER RACCHIN AND
IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO
COUNCILMEMBER TRALLE
COUNCILMlMBER SCHULDT MOVED TO ADJOURN THE ELK RIVER CITY COUNCIL MEETING.
COUNCILMlMBER TRALLE SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 4-0.
The meeting of the Elk River City Council adjourned at approximately 11:00
p.m.
Respectfully Submitted,
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Patrick D. Klaers
City Administrator
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