03-12-2001 CC MINMEETING OF THE ELK RIVER CITY COUNCIL
HELD AT THE ELK RIVER CITY HALL
MONDAY, MARCH 12, 2001
Members Present:
Members Absent:
Staff Present:
Mayor Klinzing, Councilmembers Dietz, Kuester, Motin, and Tveite
None
City Administrator Pat Klaers, City Engineer Terry Maurer, Senior
Planner Scott Harlicker, City Attorney Peter Beck, and Recording
Secretary Tina Allard,
Call Meeting To Order
Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, the meeting of the Elk River City Council
was called to order at 6:40 p.m. by Mayor Klinzing.
Mayor Klinzing congratulated the Elk River High School Hockey Team on winning
the State High School Hockey Championship. Councilmember Dietz mentioned a
note of thanks and credit, to the City for having the Arena built and offering
community hockey programs.
Consider 3/12/2001 A.qenda
Item 3.7.- Resolution entering into Agreement No. 81236 with MnDot for
acquisition of landscape materials was added to the consent agenda.
Item 4.2. - Consider customer service project amendment was withdrawn from
the agenda. Councilmember Kuester added Item 7.1.,discussion of youth
programs to the agenda.
COUNCILMEMBER TVEITE MOVED TO APPROVE THE COUNCIL AGENDA AS
AMENDED. COUNCILMEMBER MOTIN SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION
CARRIED 5-0.
Consider Consent Agenda
COUNCILMEMBER KUESTER MOVED TO APPROVE THE CONSENT AGENDA AS
FOLLOWS:
3.1.
3.2.
3.3.
3.4.
2/26/01 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES - APPROVED
3/5/01 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES - APPROVED
CHECK REGISTER - APPROVED
PROMOTE JOANNE WARREN TO FULL TIME LIQUOR CLERK 1 EFFECTIVE APRIL
9, 2001 WITH A PAY INCREASE FROM STEP C TO STEP D OF PAY GRADE 1 -
APPROVED
REQUEST TO ADVERTISE FOR TWO PAID ON-CALL FIRE FIGHTER POSITIONS -
APPROVED
REQUEST TO CALL A SPECIAL MEETING FOR 5:00 PM ON MONDAY, MARCH
26, 2001, IN THE TRAINING ROOM - APPROVED
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3.6.
REQUEST THAT THE SEASONAL BUILDING INSPECTOR POSITION BE MADE A
FULL TIME POSITION - APPROVED
RESOLUTION 01-12 ENTERING INTO AGREEMENT NO. 81236 WITH MNDOT FOR
ACQUISITION OF LANDSCAPE MATERIALS - APPROVED
COUNCILMEMBER TVEITE SECONDED THE MOTION. TIlE MOTION CARRIED 5-0.
4.1. Review Use of Funds From Holt/Jackson Land Transaction
City Administrator Pat Klaers stated that the city-owned Holt and Jackson
property has been sold for $348,085. Mr. Klaers suggested that $48,085 be put into
the capital reserve fund, $150,000 into a TIF matching fund for business park
activities, and that $82,546 be used for the ice resurfacer purchase. Mr. Klaers
requested Council direction on the remaining balance of $67,454.
Mayor Klinzing inquired how the $150,000 in the TIF matching fund would be used.
Mr. Klaers stated that the money could be used for past or future TIF projects
where the city has an LGA penalty or a match requirement and that Council
action would be necessary before any funds are spent or transferred.
Councilmember Kuester suggested that the remaining $67,454 balance should
remain undesignated at this time.
COUNCILMEMBER DIETZ MOVED THAT $48,085 BE PUT INTO THE CAPITAL PROJECTS
RESERVE FUND, $150,000 BE PUT INTO A TIF MATCHING FUND, $82,546 FOR THE ICE
RESURFACER PURCHASE, AND THAT STAFF BRING OPTIONS TO COUNCIL AS TO
WHERE THE $67,454 REMAINING BALANCE COULD BE ALLOCATED. COUNCILMEMBER
TVEITE SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 5-0.
Councilmember Motin commented that he may not want to see the remaining
$67,454 balance spent right away.
5. Open Mike
Doug Franz, 19406 Dodge Street- Questioned if Item 6.3. was a public hearing.
Mayor Klinzing stated that the public hearing was closed but Council would listen
to comments.
Michael Mass, 19374 Baldwin Street - Stated he had an issue with the names of
the streets all being similar in the proposed Hillside Development. He also stated
that the proposed width of Dodge Street was too narrow to be safe.
6,1.
Request for Preliminary Plat Approval ITwin Lakes Townhomes 2nd Addition, Public
Hearinq - Case No. P 01-04
Request for Conditional Use Permit for Site Plan - Twin Lake Townhomes 2nd
Addition, Public Hearin.q - Case No. CU 01-04
Staff report submitted by Director of Planning Michele McPherson. Senior Planner
Scott Harlicker stated that the developer, Phoenix Enterprises, is requesting
preliminary plat approval of Twin Lakes Townhomes 2nd Addition and that they
would like to amend the site plan for this addition. Mr. Harlicker stated that the
developer has acquired additional land and is requesting to put in an easterly
access on Twin Lakes Road, which would be in compliance with County
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requirements. The developer also increased the number of twinhomes from 33 to
46 and changed the setbacks fo 10' for the front, rear, and sides of the
properties. Mr. Harlicker commented on roads, utilities, parking, the Wetland
Conservation Act, grading, landscaping, and the Park and Recreation
Commission's recommendation.
Mayor Klinzing opened the public hearing.
Daryl Thompson, 20680 Watson Street - Stated that this new design layout
promoted less traffic cut through in the development for accessing County Road
13. He stated that with the proposed County Road 13 cul-de-sac being changed
he needed to move the access points of the development. Mr. Thompson stated
that he had no problem with the conditions staff has proposed.
Mayor Klinzing closed the public hearing.
Councilmember Kuester stated concerns about the one-way street and on-street
parking. She questioned whether the developer considered off-street parking
areas. Daryl Thompson stated that there would be stacking of vehicles in
driveways and that the eyebrow cul-de-sacs have room for parking.
Councilmember Motin inquired whether the street would be private or city-
owned. Mr. Thompson stated that this would be a private street and that an
association would be responsible for maintenance.
Councilmember Tveite noted the safety concern of having two access points to
the development. Councilmember Tveite also inquired about site grading. Mr.
Thompson stated that he is in the process of creating drainage calculations so
the grading has yet to be determined. City Engineer Terry Maurer stated that
grading is part of the conditions in the staff report and can be adjusted.
Councilmember Motin stated that if the cul-de-sac were proposed for old County
Road 13 at a later date, he is concerned about access to old County Road 13
through the development. Mr. Thompson stated that the road would wind and
be narrow so that vehicles would not want to cut through the development. Mr.
Thompson also suggested that break-away barriers could be used.
COUNCILMEMBER KUESTER MOVED TO APPROVE PRELIMINARY PLAT OF TWIN LAKE
TOWNHOMES 2ND ADDITION WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS:
1. A DEVELOPER'S AGREEMENT BE PREPARED AND EXECUTED OUTLINING THE
TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF PLAT APPROVAL.
THAT THE DEVELOPER PROVIDES HOMEOWNER ASSOCIATION DOCUMENTS
FOR THE CITY A'n'ORNEY'S REVIEW AND APPROVAL PRIOR TO RECORDING OF
THE FINAL PLAT.
THAT AN ACCESS PERMIT BE OBTAINED FROM SHERBURNE COUNTY FOR
CONSTRUCTION OF THE PROPOSED ACCESS TO COUNTY ROAD NO. 13
PRIOR TO CONSTRUCTION.
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SURFACE WATER MANAGEMENT FEES BE PAID IN THE AMOUNT REQUIRED BY
THE CITY AT THE TIME OF FINAL PLAT, PRIOR TO RELEASING THE PLAT FOR
RECORDING WITH SHERBURNE COUNTY.
PARK DEDICATION AND TRAIL FEES IN THE AMOUNT REQUIRED BY THE CITY AT
THE TIME OF FINAL PLAT BE PAID PRIOR TO RELEASING THE PLAT FOR
RECORDING WITH SFIERBURNE COUNTY.
6. THAT THE CITY ENGINEER'S COMMENTS BE INCORPORATED INTO THE
PRELIMINARY PLAT AND SITE PLAN.
7. THAT ALL LANDSCAPED AREAS BE IRRIGATED.
THAT THE WETLAND FILLING BE APPROVED PRIOR TO FINAL PLAT AND
COMPLY WITH THE RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE TECHNICAL EVALUATION
PANEL.
9. THAT THE DEVELOPER OBTAINS WRII'rEN APPROVAL FROM THE UTILITY TO
GRADE IN THE GAS LINE EASEMENT.
10.
THAT ANY PROPOSED DEVELOPMENT SIGNS BE SHOWN ON THE
DEVELOPMENT PLAN AND THAT A SIGN PERMIT BE OBTAINED FROM THE CITY
PRIOR TO INSTALLATION OF ANY SIGNS.
11. THAT THE PRIVATE ROAD BE RESTRICTED TO PARKING ON ONE SIDE OF THE
STREET WITH SIGNS INDICATING NO PARKING.
12.
THAT ANY TREES ON OR OFF SITE NEAR THE LIMITS OF GRADING THAT ARE TO
BE PROTECTED BE FENCED WITH A SNOW FENCE PRIOR TO TREE REMOVAL OR
CONSTRUCTION OF THE PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS AT THE DRIP LINE TO
PREVENT DAMAGE TO TREES BE INADVERTENT GRADING, EROSION, SOIL
COMPACTION AND STORAGE OF DEBRIS OR EQUIPMENT IN THE TREES.
13. THAT THE RETAINING WALLS BE STRUCTURALLY ENGINEERED AND FENCED.
COUNCILMEMBER DIETZ SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 5-0.
COUNCILMEMBER TVEITE MOVED TO APPROVE THE CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR
TWIN LAKE TOWNHOMES WITH THE SAME CONDITIONS AS ABOVE. COUNCILMEMBER
DIETZ SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 5-0.
COUNCILMEMBER MOTIN MOVED TO AMEND THE CONDITION FOR PHASE ONE TO
ELIMINATE THE STIPULATION THAT THE TWO PHASES OF TWIN LAKES TOWNHOMES
CANNOT CONNECT TO EACH OTHER. MAYOR KLINZlNG SECONDED THE MOTIN. THE
MOTION CARRIED 5-0.
6.3.
Reconsider Request by Phoenix Enterprises for Preliminary Plat Approval (Hillside
Estates 8tt~ Addition), Public Hearinq, continued - Case No. P 00-18
COUNCILMEMBER TVEITE MOVED TO RECONSIDER THE PRELIMINARY PLAT FOR
HILLSIDE ESTATES 8TM ADDITION. COUNCILMEMBER DIETZ SECONDED THE MOTION.
THE MOTION CARRIED 3-2. MAYOR KLINZlNG AND COUNCILMEMBER MOTIN
OPPOSED.
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Councilmember Kuester questioned how this motion would affect the public
hearing and the changes made to the preliminary plat by the developer.
Mayor Klinzing stated that if the denial resolution is not passed then the Council
has the issue before them of looking af the original preliminary plat, which was
previously denied.
Councilmember Kuester stated that there should be an item in the motion that
states Council would be willing to look at the revised preliminary plat, otherwise
why would they reconsider the originally denied plat.
Mayor Klinzing stated that Councilmember Tveite just made a motion to
reconsider the original preliminary plat denial. Mayor Klinzing stated that the
motion on the table now is the revote on the denial of the originally proposed
preliminary plat.
Councilmember Motin stated that he would like to hear comments from the
public.
COUNCILMEMBER KUESTER MOVED TO TABLE THE DENIAL OF THE RECONSIDERATION
OF THE PRELIMINARY PLAT.
Councilmember Dietz questioned the purpose of tabling this issue.
Councilmember Kuester stated that there is no use in looking at the originally
denied plat and that Council should look at the revised plat.
City Attorney Peter Beck stated that the City Council adopted a resolution to
deny the plat and then made a motion to reconsider the resolution. This motion is
on the table and could be voted up or down. After hearing testimony on the
issue, Council can decide to reverse the adoption of the denial resolution,
reaffirm the adoption of that resolution, or make a motion to approve the plat on
condition that certain revisions are made.
COUNCILMEMBER KUESTER WITHDREW HER MOTION.
Senior Planner Scott Harlicker stated that the developer Phoenix Enterprises has
made some revisions to the preliminary plat that was brought before Council on
January 16, 2001. Mr. Harlicker discussed the revisions that were made which
included a reduction in the number of lots from 104 to 99, shifting of Dadge Street
to the east, increased in the lot depths of the lots behind Menards from 150 feet
to 174 feet thereby creating a larger, usable rear yard, and an increase in
average lot size from 16,812 square feet to 17,532 square feet.
Mayor Klinzing asked for public comments on the revisions.
Mike Jenson, 19395 Dodge Street - Gave a history of issues regarding Hillside
development. Mr..Jenson discussed traffic flow, park location, tree removal, and
retaining walls and felt the new changes in the preliminary plat do not address
these issues.
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Dave Crocker, 19422 Auburn Street- Gave a history of issues regarding Hillside
development. Mr. Crocker didn't feel that his concerns were being heard. He
stated concerns about traffic speed and visibility.
Sally Pesta, 19506 Auburn Street - Stated that when she was shown a plat
drawing of the development by her realtor it showed that she was on a corner lot
and now the new plat shows that her property will back up to a park. She stated
that she wouldn't have built in this location if she k`new it would be on a park, and
now she has to worry about the liability of children on her property. Ms. Pesta
stated that this would not be a flat area park, that would be safe for children as
there is a steep slope in which there have been numerous accidents.
Gary Weaver, 19438 Auburn Street - Stated that he would like to hear comments
from the police and fire department. Mr. Weaver felt that residents living north of
him were given preferential treatment in regard to police and fire issues.
Tim Franke, 19407 Dodge Street- Questioned whether Dodge Street would be
completed right away or if it would be phased in with the development phases.
Mr. Harlick,er stated that typically the road would be phased in. Mr. Frank,e also
questioned the safety of a park underneath power lines.
Robin Fitzgerald, 19374 Dodge Street - Stated that if Dodge Street were to go
through it should be wider to handle traffic in a safe manner.
Doug Franz, 19406 Dodge Street - Felt that the current proposed plat does not
meet the R 1 e zoning ordinance requirements. He stated that the 50' no-cut zone
behind Menards has not been followed.
Michael Mass, 19374 Baldwin Circle - Stated that the stop signs in the
development are not working. He felt that Auburn and Dodge Street should have
a cul-de-sac.
Tina Simmons, 19505 Dodge Street - Stated that she was concerned about the
safety of children.
Scott Fitzgerald, 19374 Dodge Street - Stated that if Baldwin were to be a through
street then it would help alleviate traffic flow on Auburn and Dodge Street. He
stated that he would lik,e to see a condition added that stipulates that Dodge
Street be phased in as the development is phased in.
John Kuester, Park and Recreation Chairman - Gave a history regarding how the
park location was determined. Mr. Kuester stated that the Park and Recreation
Commission wanted a park in the area and a big concern of the Commission
was that it be centrally located for the whole Hillside Development. The
Commission would take either a flat area for park,land or an environmental park
with trees. He stated that the Commission didn't care for this proposed park,
location because of the aesthetics of the power lines located overhead but
accepted it because of the central location.
Mayor Klinzing closed the public hearing. The Council took a 5-minute recess.
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Daryl Thompson stated that the developer does have some property rights and
that he worked with the city for over a year to meet or exceed ordinances. Mr.
Thompson stated that the reason the lots backed up to Menard's was because
the ordinance requirements were met. Mr. Thompson stated that he did add 24'
of extra depth to these lots. Mr. Thompson stated that if the City did not want the
proposed park, he would be willing to pay the park dedication fees. Mr.
Thompson stated that he submitted a memo to Council regarding a study that
indicated there is no conclusive evidence of harm being caused by power lines.
Councilmember Tveite stated that he voted against the plat originally because
the lots along Menards did not meet the 50' no-cut buffer. He felt that if the
developer were to put a 185' depth to these lots, he could pass this preliminary
plat design with that added condition. Councilmember Tveite stated that
government should not impose on property owner's rights as long as the owner
met the ordinance requirements.
Councilmember Kuester stated that the residents currently in Hillside couldn't
bring unified issues to the Council. She felt that everyone had different issues and
she couldn't help them unless they could come up with a unified plan.
Councilmember Kuester stated that she felt that the Council listened to the
Hillside residents. Councilmember Kuester stated that the sidewalks are a good
idea, however some residents wanted this and some didn't.
Councilmember Motin stated that there weren't enough changes to the
preliminary plat for him to change his mind. Councilmember Motin felt that
developers should not be allowed to have as many phases to a project because
there end up being too many changes from the original concept plan.
Counciimember Motin felt that the issues of traffic, park location, and retaining
walls have not been addressed. Councilmember Motin stated that the memo
submitted by Mr. Thompson, which was received from Leo Offerman, Connexus
Energy, looked favorable but after he did further research regarding the study
mentioned in the memo he learned that the study was basically inconclusive.
Councilmember Motin reviewed some of the information he found on the Internet
regarding the study.
Mayor Klinzing stated that she is opposed to this plat because it does not meet
the original R 1 e zoning requirements. She felt the developer has an opportunity to
create something better. Mayor Klinzing stated that a better park location could
have been chosen. She is opposed to the narrowness of Dodge Street and the
front set backs of the lots.
MAYOR KLINZING MOVED TO APPROVE RESOLUTION 01- 05 A RESOLUTION DENYING
PRELIMINARY PLAT REQUEST P 00-18, HILLSIDE ESTATES 8TM ADDITION, AND
ESTABLISHING FINDINGS OF FACT THEREFOR. COUNCILMEMBER MOTIN SECONDED
THE MOTION. THE MOTION FAILED 2-3. COUNCILMEMBERS DIETZ, KUESTER AND
TVEITE OPPOSED.
COUNClLMEMBER TVEITE MOVED TO APPROVE THE AMENDED PRELIMINARY PLAT
(THEREBY RESCINDING RESOLUTION 01-05 DENYING THE PRELIMINARY PLAT) FOR
HILLSIDE ESTATES 8TM ADDITION WITH THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS ADDED:
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1)
THAT A DEVELOPERS AGREEMENT BE PREPARED OUTLINING THE TERMS AND
CONDITIONS OF THE PLAT APPROVAL AND INSTALLATION OF IMPROVEMENTS TO
BE RECORDED WITH THE FINAL PLAT.
2) THAT THE APPLICANT COMPLIES WITH THE WETLAND CONSERVATION ACT AND
THAT:
(A) A TECHNICAL PANEL REVIEW OF ANY FILLING OR MITIGATION OF
WETLANDS.
(B) THE DEVELOPER'S AGREEMENT FOR THE PROJECT INCLUDE
LANGUAGE THAT PLACES THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE SUCCESS
OF THE WETLAND MITIGATION ON THE DEVELOPER.
(C) THE DEVELOPER OBTAIN ALL THE APPLICABLE PERMITS PRIOR TO
FILLING ANY WETLANDS.
(D) A RESTRICTIVE COVENANT AND DRAINAGE AND UTILITY
EASEMENT BE RECORDED ON THE WETLAND MITIGATION AREAS
WITH THE RECORDING OF THE FINAL PLAT.
(E) THAT A LETTER OF CREDIT BE PROVIDED TO THE CITY IN THE
AMOUNT OF 100% OF THE COSTS OF PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS
INCLUDING THE COST OF THE MITIGATION WORK.
(F) THAT THE DEVELOPER SUBMIT A WRI'rrEN MONITORING REPORT
ON THE REPLACEMENT WETLANDS ONE YEAR AFTER THIS
MITIGATION WORK IS COMPLETED AND THAT THIS REPORT BE
APPROVED BY CITY STAFF PRIOR TO RELEASING THE LETTER OF
CREDIT.
3) THAT ALL COMMENTS OF THE CITY ENGINEER BE ADDRESSED.
4) THAT STREET LIGHTS BE INSTALLED AS REQUIRED BY ELK RIVER UTILITIES.
5) THAT A SNOW STORAGE EASEMENT BE PROVIDED IN THE CUL-DE-SACS PRIOR TO
RELEASING THE PLAT FOR RECORDING.
6) THAT THE 10 FOOT BITUMINOUS TRAIL BE CONSTRUCTED IN THE PARK AS PART OF
THE PLAT IMPROVEMENTS AND CONSTRUCTED TO CITY STANDARDS.
THAT THE PARK BE ACCEPTED TOWARDS PARK DEDICATION ( WITH A REDUCTION
FOR WETLAND, STEEP SLOPES AND UTILITY CORRIDOR) AND THE REMAINING
DEDICATION REQUIREMENTS BE ACCEPTED AS CASH IN LEIU OF LAND IN THE
AMOUNT REQUIRED BY THE CITY AT THE TIME OF FINAL AND PAID PRIOR TO
RELEASING THE PLAT FOR RECORDING.
8) THAT PARK BOUNDARY MARKERS BE INSTALLED AS REQUIRED BY CITY
ORDINANCE.
9) THAT ALL THE MAIL BOXES IN THE CUL-DE-SACS BE CLUSTERED~
10) THE CITY, A WARRANTY BOND IN THE AMOUNT OF PERIOD.
THAT A SURFACE WATER MANAGEMENT FEE IN THE AMOUNT REQUIRED BY THE
CITY AT THE TIME OF FINAL PLAT BE PAID PRIOR TO RELEASING THE PLAT FOR
RECORDING WITH SHERBURNE COUNTY.
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12) THAT A SEALCOAT FEE BE PAID TO THE CITY PRIOR TO RELEASING THE PLAT FOR
RECORDING WITH SHERBURNE COUNTY AS REQUIRED BY THE CITY ENGINEER.
13)
THAT PRIOR TO CLEARING TREES OR GRADING, THE DRIP LINE OF PROTECTED
TREES AND THE LIMIT OF GRADING SHALL BE FENCED WITH A SNOW FENCE TO
PREVENT UNNECESSARY GRADING, COMPACTION, OR STORAGE OF DEBRIS OR
EQUIPMENT WITHIN THE DRIPLINE.
14) THAT THE DEVELOPER OBTAINS WRITTEN APPROVAL FROM THE UTILITIES TO
GRADE IN THE POWER LINE EASEMENTS.
15)
THAT A RESTRICTIVE COVENANT AND DRAINAGE AND UTILITY EASEMENT BE
RECORDED OVER THE 50 FOOT BUFFER AREA ADJACENT THE COMMERCIAL
ZONING WITH THE RECORDING OF THE FINAL PLAT.
16) REVISED LANDSCAPE PLAN BE SUBMITTED WHICH PROVIDES A MINIMUM OF 3
TREES PER LOT OR GROUPED PER STAFF APPROVAL.
17) LOT 15 BLOCK 2 AND LOT 11, BLOCK 5 BE ELIMINATED.
18) THE RETAINING WALLS BE FENCED OR TERRACED PER BUILDING CODE
REQUIREMENTS.
19) THE DEVELOPER, HOMEOWNERS ON DODGE STREET AND THE CITY MEET TO
DISCUSS THE EXTENSION OF THE SIDEWALK ALONG DODGE STREET.
20) SIDEWALK BE ADDED TO THE WEST SIDE OF DODGE STREET.
21) THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS OF THE PARK AND RECREATION COMMISSION BE
INCLUDED AS CONDITIONS OF PLAT APPROVAL:
(A) THAT LOT 1, BLOCK 5, BE INCORPORATED INTO THE PARK.
(B) THAT A PAVED TRAIL BE CONSTRUCTED IN THE POWER LINE
CORRIDOR AS FAR AS 196TM LANE THAT HAS A MAXIMUM GRADE
OF 8% AND SIDE SLOPES NO GREATER THAN 3:1.
(C) THAT SIDEWALKS BE INCORPORATED INTO THE PLAT TO CONNECT
THE PARK AND TRAILS TO THE COMMERCIAL DISTRICT TO THE
WEST.
(D) THAT NO WETLANDS OR STORM PONDS BE ACCEPTED AS PART OF
THE PARK DEDICATION.
(E) THAT IMPROVEMENTS TO LAND DEDICATED FOR PARK, TRAIL AND
PUBLIC OPEN SPACE PURPOSES INCLUDE, BUT NOT LIMITED TO,
FINISH GRADING, GROUND COVER, CONSTRUCTION OF TRAILS
AND CLEARLY IDENTIFYING PARK AND TRAIL BOUNDARIES WITH
CITY APPROVED MARKERS.
(F) THAT IN ADDITION TO THE LAND DEDICATED FOR PARK, THE
DEVELOPER PAY IN CASH THE REMAINDER OF THE REQUIRED PARK
DEDICATION.
(G) PARK BOUNDARY MARKERS BE INSTALLED, CLEARLY STATING
PARK DEVELOPMENT INFORMATION.
22) THAT 185' OF DEPTH REMAIN TO THE LOTS ALONG DODGE STREET THAT BACK UP
TO MENARDS AND THE OTHER LOTS ALONG DODGE STREET BE REALIGNED TO
MEET THE CITY'S ORDINANCE REQUIREMENTS.
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23)
THAT CONSTRUCTION OF DODGE STREET BE PHASED IN FROM 176TM STREET
WITH THE BUILDING OF THE LOTS.
COUNCILMEMBER KUESTER SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 3-2.
MAYOR KLINZING AND COUNCILMEMBER MOTIN OPPOSED.
Councilmember Motin stated that the changes were too minimal. Parking and
park issues were not addressed. Councilmember Motin felt the ordinance
requirements were not being followed.
7. Other Business
Councilmember Kuester stated that she attended a meeting in St. Paul regarding
the KNAPTA Institute at the U of M and the issues discussed concerned the best
practices for adolescent health. Councilmember Kuester stated that the program
is based on the Assets Model and some issues relating to cities such as selling
alcohol in grocery stores were discussed. Mayor Klinzing stated that Council
would take a look at the handout information.
8. Staff Updates
There were no staff updates.
9. Adjournment
There being no further business, Mayor Klinzing adjourned the meeting of the Elk
River City Council at 9:15 p.m.
Tina Allard
Recording Secretary