03-28-1988 PC MIN
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JOINT MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL, PLANNING COMMISSION, HOUSING AND
REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY AND GROWTH MANAGEMENT PLAN TASK FORCE
HELD AT ELK RIVER CITY HALL
MONDAY, MARCH 28, 1988
MEMBERS PRESENT:
CITY COUNCIL: Mayor Gunkel, Counci1members Schuldt, Tra11e, Holmgren,
and Dobe1
GMPTF: Cliff Lundberg, Marilyn VanPatten, Ted Cornelius, Ron Black,
and Bill Birrenkott
HRA: Hank Duitsman, Larry Toth (8:00 p.m.)
Planning Commission: Chairman Kropuenske, Commissioners Kimball, Fuchs,
Morton, and Johnson
MEMBERS ABSENT: Richard Hinkle (sick) Chair of the GMPTF; Dirk Barrett and
Nick Olsen from the Planning Commission
ALSO PRESENT:
Patrick K1aers, City Administrator; Economic Development
Coordinator, Richard Fursman; Peter Beck, City Attorney;
Terry Maurer, City Engineer; Zack Johnson and Bob Wuornos,
Consulting City Planners; and Stephen Rohlf, Building and
Zoning Administrator .
Pursuant to due call
City Council, Growth
Authority, and the Elk
Gunkel at 7:00 p.m.
and notice thereof, the joint meeting of the Elk River
Management Plan Task Force, Housing and Redevelopment
River Planning Commission was called to order by Mayor
Mayor Gunkel opened the meeting by stating that the purpose of this meeting
was to discuss the draft Growth Management Plan with the Growth Management
Plan Task Force, Housing and Redevelopment Authority Members, and the Planning
Commission. The meeting is intended to help everybody become familiar with
the proposals within the Growth Management Plan and so that any concerns about
various aspects of the plan can be discussed prior to public hearings.
The Mayor indicated that it had been a long planning process; that a lot of
time has been expended up to this point and that this review session should be
thorough and complete. If the entire document cannot be reviewed at this work
session, a follow-up meeting will be scheduled. At this time, introductions
of all individuals present were made.
The City Administrator provided some background information on the Growth
Management Plan. It was indicated that this document was intended to be an
extension of the planning that was done approximately ten years ago when the
City and Township consolidated. It was noted that planning is an on going
process and has been continuously happening in Elk River. However, with the
recent significant increase in housing and commercial development, 1988 has
been viewed as an appropriate time to do a complete and thorough review of the
plans for the City of Elk River.
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The Administrator indicated that the City has always intended to "grow from
the core village out" and that this continues to be a major factor in the
proposed Growth Management Plan. This method of growth and development
relates favorably to the Citys' desire to manage$ in a cost effective manner$
the expansion of municiple services. Significant factors leading to the
development of the Growth Management Plan include the leap-frog residential
development the City was experiencing; the lack of industrial property that
has sewer and water and is along a highway; and the lack of available
commercial properties that have municiple utilities.
The Administrator indicated that the six major components of the Growth
Management Plan are the residential$ commercial$ industrial$ utilities$ parks$
and transporation elements of the community. The plan also requires an
implementation section which will guide the City staff in following the goals
and objectives as listed in the plan. The Growth Management Plan is a
city-wide comprehensive plan that is intended to guide the future development
of the community according to the goals as approved by the City Council.
Planning Consultant$ Bob Wuornos$ provided a general overview of the Growth
Management Plan and the work that has been accomplished to this date. Mr.
Wuornos indicated an essential element of the plan is the land use map and
future reV1S10ns in the subdivision ordinance$ zoning ordinance$ and zoning
map. Mr. Wuornos presented each section of the Growth Management Plan and
received comments and input from the group on various desired changes. The
following sections of GMP were reviewed:
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1. Growth Management (Introduction)
2. Background Information
3. Utilities
4. Residential
5. Commercial
The group indicated it's desire to have an appendix to the plan to list all of
the City goals and policies in a composite form$ along with the goals and
policies broken out by each aspect of the plan.
Some amendments to the Utilities section were noted including the adjustment
of some policies$ and the adding of comments relating to storm sewer. There
was also a desire to state the immediate need for a comprehensive sewer and
water feasibility study reviewing the possible extension of municipal
utilities to the west side of the City.
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Mayor Gunkel introduced into the record a letter received from Richard
Fredrickson$ 13375 Ranch Road NW$ which indicated his concern over the one per
ten acre residential development plan in the northern part of the community.
The Growth Management Plan calls for three different residential development
zones. One zone in the northern part of the City calls for development and
density of one housing unit per ten acres. A second zone surrounding the core
village$ but beyond the immediate vicinity of municiple sewer and water is a 2
1/2 acre housing development zone. The third residential zone requires
connection to the municipal sewer and water system.
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In discussion of Mr. Fredrickson's letter. the group acknowledged that the
one housing unit per ten acres was not a unanimous recommendation. but a
majority recommendation. Issues regarding this zone include: proximity to
other subdivided property; establishing a starting time in the future for the
creation of such a zone; avoiding premature extension of municipal services;
and providing a mix of housing opportunities in the community.
The group took a ten minute break at this time.
Bob Wuornos discussed the components of the existing commercial districts and
the plan for extension of commercial activities. Discussion took place on the
type of development that was appropriate. along East Main Street and along the
area of Gates Avenue between Freport Avenue and Main Street. The existing
zone calls for residential development with some multi-family residential. and
the proposed plan calls for commercial activity. There was no consensus
reached to adjust the proposal.
Another area of discussion was the commercial activity on north Highway 169
near the Deerfie1d 3rd northern intersection. The group concurred that this
area is best suited for commercial activity and that the area in question
should develop as a planned unit development according to the proposed land
use map for 1988.
Highway 10 commercial activities. expansion of the Central Business District
to the west. and future neighborhood convenient shops throughout the community
were discussed. The group asked the staff for a proposal for future
commercial neighborhood stores and an evaluation of the CB3 zone in the
southeast part of the community.
At this time the group concurred to adjourn for the evening and to continue
the meeting on Monday. April 11. 1988. at Elk River City Hall. The
remaining components of the Growth Management Plan to be discussed at that
time include the industrial. parks. transportation. and implementation
sections. Additionally. response from the Staff on the issues raised at this
meeting will be provided.
The work session on the proposed GMP ended at approximately 9:50 p.m.
The City Council took a five minute break before reconvening.
Counci1member Tra11e requested City Council consideration of a resolution
requesting the assistance of the Minnesota Department of Transporation in the
upgrading of Highway 101.
COUNCILMEMBER TRALLE MOVED
REQUESTING MNDOT ASSISTANCE
HOLMGREN SECONDED THE MOTION.
TO APPROVE RESOLUTION 88-22.
IN THE UPGRADING OF HIGHWAY 101.
THE MOTION CARRIED 5-0.
A RESOLUTION
COUNCILMEMBER
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Attorney, Peter Beck, discussed with the City Council the status of the Tax
Increment Financing Legislation and indicated the likelihood of some type of
TIF law being approved. At this time, it is uncertain whether such
legislation would affect the Alltool TIF proposal. The City Council concurred
to move forward with TIF 15 for Alltool in spite of current legislation being
debated at the State level.
Additionally, the Council discussed the noncertification of TIF 14. In this
regard, it was the consensus of the City Council to have the City Attorney
take whatever action is deemed necessary to seek compliance from the County in
the certification of TIF 14. The same direction was given to the City
Attorney in terms of seeking payment for past due assessments from the County
for public improvement.
COUNCILMEMBER SCHULDT MOVED TO ADJOURN THE MEETING OF THE ELK RIVER CITY
COUNCIL. COUNCILMEMBER HOLMGREN SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 5-0.
The meeting of the Elk River City Council adjourned at 10:10 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
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Patrick Klaers ~
City Administrator