City Council
Regular MeetingBlaine, MN · May 2, 2013
Minutes
10801 Town Square Dr.
City of Blaine Blaine MN 55449
Anoka County, Minnesota
Minutes - Final
City Council
Thursday, May 2, 2013 7:30 PM Council Chambers
Meeting Number 13-24
1. CALL TO ORDER BY THE MAYOR
The meeting was called to order at 7:30 p.m. by Mayor Ryan followed by the
Pledge of Allegiance and the Roll Call.
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
3. ROLL CALL
Quorum present.
ALSO PRESENT: Bryan Schafer, Planning Director; Joe Huss, Finance
Director; Chris Olson, Safety Service Manager/Police Chief; Jean Keely, City
Engineer; Nate Monahan, Parks and Recreation Program Supervisor; Roark
Haver, Communications Technician; Al Thorp, Senior Engineering
Technician; Jane Cross, City Clerk; and Recording Secretary Linda Dahlquist.
Present: 5 - Mayor Ryan, Councilmember Swanson, Councilmember Bourke,
Councilmember Kolb and Councilmember Herbst
Absent: 2 - Mayor Pro Tem Hovland and Councilmember Clark
4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
4.-1 MIN 13-10 COUNCIL RETREAT - March 14, 2013
WORKSHOP MEETING - April 18, 2013
CLOSED MEETING - April 18, 2013
REGULAR MEETING - April 18, 2013
Sponsors: Cross
Attachments: Council Workshop 4-18-2013
Closed Meeting Minutes 4-18-2013
Regular Minutes 4-18-2013
Council Retreat 3-14-2013
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Moved by Councilmember Bourke, seconded by Councilmember Swanson,
that the Minutes be Approved. The Motion was adopted unanimously.
5. AWARDS - PRESENTATIONS - ORGANIZATIONAL BUSINESS
None.
6. COMMUNICATIONS
Mayor Ryan welcomed North Memorial Clinic to Blaine.
Mayor Ryan thanked the staff and volunteers for the successful Senior
Wellness & Fitness event.
Councilmember Kolb congratulated the Blaine residents who were honored at
the Creating Community banquet.
7. OPEN FORUM FOR CITIZEN INPUT
Mayor Ryan opened the Open Forum at 7:36 p.m.
There being no input, Mayor Ryan closed the Open Forum at 7:37 p.m.
8. ADOPTION OF AGENDA
Mayor Ryan moved up agenda item 12.7 to follow Consent agenda.
Mayor Ryan removed agenda item 12.9 due to it being a Charter Amendment,
which takes seven councilmember votes.
9. 8:00 P.M. - PUBLIC HEARING AND ITEMS SET FOR A CERTAIN TIME
Moved in the agenda to follow 11.1B.
10. APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA:
Councilmember Herbst requested the removal of agenda item 10.4.
Approval of the Consent Agenda
Moved by Councilmember Kolb, seconded by Councilmember Swanson that
the following items be Approved by Consent Vote. Motion adopted
unanimously.
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Aye: 5 - Mayor Ryan, Councilmember Swanson, Councilmember Bourke,
Councilmember Kolb and Councilmember Herbst
10.-1 MO 13-051 SCHEDULE OF BILLS PAID
Sponsors: Huss
Attachments: 04/12/13 Bills Paid
04/19/13 Bills Paid
Approved unanimously by Consent Vote.
10.-2 MO 13-052 AUTHORIZE TEMPORARY REMOVAL OF PARKING
RESTRICTIONS ON 91ST AVENUE, 92ND AVENUE, 92ND
LANE AND BALTIMORE STREET TO ACCOMMODATE
LETTERMEN SPORTS TENT SALES ON JUNE 13 - 23 AND
AUGUST 1 - 4, 2013
Sponsors: Keely
Attachments: Letter of Request
Temporary Parking - June
Temporary Parking - August
Approved unanimously by Consent Vote.
10.-3 MO 13-058 APPROVE TEMPORARY ROAD CLOSURES OF
PORTIONS OF HARPERS STREET AND LAKES
PARKWAY FOR BLAINE TRIATHLON
Sponsors: Monahan
Attachments: Traffic Plan for Blaine Triathlon road closure
Approved unanimously by Consent Vote.
10.-5 MO 13-054 APPROVE A VENDING TRUCK LICENSE FOR
BECKY’S SWEET TREATS,
1847 140TH LANE NE, HAM LAKE, MN.
Sponsors: Cross
Approved unanimously by Consent Vote.
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10.-6 MO 13-055 APPROVE A TOBACCO AND TOBACCO PRODUCTS
LICENSE
FOR DISC LIFE,
11712 JEFFERSON STREET NE, BLAINE.
Sponsors: Cross
Approved unanimously by Consent Vote.
10.-7 MO 13-056 APPROVE INDIVIDUAL THERAPEUTIC MASSAGE
LICENSES
Sponsors: Cross
Attachments: 2013 Massage Individual List
Approved unanimously by Consent Vote.
10.-4 MO 13-053 AUTHORIZE PAYMENT TO WHITEWATER WIRELESS
IN THE AMOUNT OF $24,751.14 FOR ANTENNA
REMOVAL AND REPLACEMENT ASSOCIATED WITH
WATER TOWER NO. 3 REHABILITATION
IMPROVEMENT PROJECT NO. 12-12
Sponsors: Therres
Attachments: Invoice #R13093416 dated 4/11/13
Quote #2411 dated 4/19/13
Councilmember Herbst asked why staff did not solicit bids for the project.
City Engineer Keely replied Whitewater was chosen to do the work because
they installed the system, have maintained the system, and is most familiar
with its operations. She stated the Public Works Manager decided it would be
the most efficient company to use.
Councilmember Bourke asked if the City owns the antenna. City Engineer
Keely replied yes.
Moved by Councilmember Herbst, seconded by Councilmember Bourke, that
this Motion be Approved. The Motion was adopted unanimously.
ADMINISTRATION
12.-7 RES 13-057 AWARDING THE SALE OF $5,075,000 GENERAL
OBLIGATION REFUNDING BONDS, SERIES 2013A;
FIXING THEIR FORM AND SPECIFICATIONS;
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DIRECTING THEIR EXECUTION AND DELIVERY; AND
PROVIDING FOR THEIR PAYMENT
Sponsors: Huss
Attachments: Resolution Blaine CI Refunding Bonds 2013A
Escrow Agreement Blaine CI Refunding Bonds 2013A
Finance Director Huss stated the Council approved Springsted, Inc. to accept
bids for the sale of $5,075,000 general obligation refunding bonds, the
proceeds from which will be used to refund the City’s General Obligation
Capital Improvement Bonds, Series 2005A. He noted Bonds are rated AA1,
the 2005A bonds have a final maturity of February 1, 2026, and the refunding
would not extend the maturity schedule.
Terry Heaton, Springsted, Inc., stated 10 bids were received from 28 financial
institutions. She stated the bond rate is at 1.42 percent for 13-year term. She
stated the City’s credit rating by Moody’s reflects the City’s strong financial
position, substantial tax base and manageable debt burden. She stated the
City’s strength is conservative budgeting resulting in surpluses each year and
the continued commercial and residential development. Ms. Heaton stated the
City’s challenges are its decline in tax base and reduced property tax revenues
resulting from efforts to mitigate the increased tax rates. She stated Moody’s
understands why the City is holding the line on taxes; although it is the tax
base that will bring the City under the AAA bond rating. She explained that
what will be watched is whether the City is willing to increase property taxes
to cover operating costs and pay for the bonds.
Moved by Councilmember Herbst, seconded by Councilmember Bourke, that
this Resolution be Adopted. The Motion was adopted unanimously.
11. DEVELOPMENT BUSINESS
11.-1 RES 13-060 GRANTING FINAL PLAT APPROVAL TO SUBDIVIDE
A 53.02 ACRES INTO 33 SINGLE FAMILY LOTS AND
THREE OUTLOTS TO BE KNOWN AS WOODS AT QUAIL
CREEK 2ND ADDITION. U.S. HOME CORPORATION.
(CASE FILE NO.13-0017/LSJ)
Sponsors: Schafer
Attachments: Woods at Quail Crk 2nd Attachments -
Map_Concept_Plat_Grading.pdf
Woods at Quail Crk 2nd Attachments - Narrative_Home Plans.pdf
Planning and Community Development Director Schafer stated U.S. Home
Corporation (Lennar Homes) is proposing to construct 33 single family homes
just north of the Woods at Quail Creek. The Woods at Quail Creek 2nd
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Addition would establish 33 single-family lots and 3 outlots, some will be
reserved for future phases. He stated the Xylite Street access at 125th Avenue
was constructed as a right-in/right-out with the first phase of the project. He
stated this addition does not have additional access, but future phases will
require alternative accesses.
Matt Graph, 12633 Xylite Street NE, Woods of Quail Creek Association
board member, stated the residents did not know about the access restriction.
He stated the County says it is the City’s problem and vice versa. He stated
currently residents have to make a U-turn on a very busy highway. He stated
the Lakes is growing and more traffic is coming. He asked the Council to put
a hold on the work in order to review the situation.
Nicki Moline, 12572 Xylite Street NE, stated her concern is the confusion
about where the residents can turn around legally. She called the Police
Department and the officer suggested turning around in someone’s driveway.
She had talked to the County and was told that a left turn lane is a possibility
that someone would have to pay. She stated the builder did not disclose the
access issue. She noted the church will have access, but they do not know
when the church will be built.
Councilmember Herbst questioned what the County is requiring the City to
do. Planning and Community Development Director Schafer replied staff met
with the County and if the design requirements are met, full access would be
allowed. He stated staff did an estimate and it would cost an estimated
$200,000 for a temporary improvement. Councilmember Herbst commented
if the County will allow full access, can the City propose the County pay for
the improvements.
Marty Pitson, Xylite St, stated his concern is that the Council pass the motion
and then make a resolution. He would prefer the Council hold on the motion
in order to review options.
Councilmember Kolb stated she agrees with postponing the motion in order to
further review.
Moved by Councilmember Kolb, seconded by Councilmember Herbst, that
Resolution 13-060, “Granting Final Plat Approval to Subdivide 53.02 Acres
into 33 Single Family Lots and Three Outlots to be Known as Woods at Quail
Creek 2ndAddition. U.S. Home Corporation,” be postponed for further
review.
Planning and Community Development Director Schafer stated there are
some time constraints and the development meets all requirements.
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Councilmember Kolb stated she would like staff to talk to the County.
Joe Polanski, Lennar Representative, stated Lennar is working with the
residents and a two-week delay would cause hardship due to timelines that are
at the end of expiration. He stated it is important for Lennar receive approval
at this meeting.
Councilmember Herbst asked how many lots will be in the future
development. Planning and Community Development Director Schafer
replied 44 lots are existing, 33 lots are planned for this phase, and 35 future
lots. He noted the plat was approved for 113 lots.
Mayor Ryan suggested a three-way split of the costs among the City, County,
and Lennar.
Nicki Moline, 12572 Xylite Street, stated she was the first home in the
development. She agreed the access should be split three ways and it would
be acceptable to the neighborhood. She noted even the residents would pitch
in if needed.
City Manager Arneson stated there is no indication the County will pay for the
improvement. Planning and Community Development Director Schafer
stated the County has changed their position to allow full access.
City Engineer Keely stated the Council directed the staff to work on Harpers
Street improvements and check with the County on signal warrants. If
warrants are met, a project could include medians with curbs, gutters and turn
lanes. The median could be extended thru Xylite Street and the entrance
would have to be right-in and right-out as it currently is.
Dan Markus, 12674 Xylite NE, stated his concern is about a temporary access
is at least for five years out. He stated emergency vehicles would not have
access. The Council explained that emergency vehicles drive over curbing.
Mayor Ryan stated this is a county road and the county has its own policies.
Councilmember Bourke stated he disagrees with postponing action on the
resolution.
City Manager Arneson suggested the City levy assessments to the residents
and the lots. He noted there are two projects and the light at Harpers Street,
which could happen within two to five years, and the Main Street rebuild.
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Councilmember Kolb asked if the neighborhood residents would be part of
the data counts. City Engineer Keely replied traffic signal warrants being met
would be based on the traffic counts that will be done by the County.
Councilmember Swanson asked if the County will approve the full access.
Planning and Community Development Director Schafer replied he had hoped
that the County would not change their decision.
Joe Polanski, Lennar representative, stated Lennar is not financially ready to
pay for the full cost. He noted that Lennar did not check with the residents
about sharing the cost.
Councilmember Kolb withdrew her motion to postpone consideration.
Moved by Councilmember Herbst, seconded by Mayor Ryan, that this
Resolution be Adopted. The Motion was adopted unanimously.
City Manager Arneson suggested the City initiate the interim improvement
project and direct staff to bring back a resolution for Council’s consideration
requesting funding assistance.
Moved by Councilmember Herbst, seconded by Councilmember Kolb, that the
City initiate the assessments on the existing lots and future lots to improve the
intersection. Motion adopted unanimously.
Moved by Councilmember Herbst, seconded by Councilmember Bourke, that
the City send a resolution to the County to request that they participate in
one-third of the cost of the improvement project along with the City and Lennar
for full access to the development. Motion adopted unanimously.
11.-1 RES 13-061 GRANTING A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT APPROVAL
B TO ALLOW FOR CONSTRUCTION OF 33 SINGLE
FAMILY HOMES IN A DF (DEVELOPMENT FLEX)
ZONING DISTRICT FOR THE WOODS AT QUAIL CREEK
2ND ADDITION. U.S. HOME CORPORATION. (CASE FILE
NO.13-0017/LSJ)
Sponsors: Schafer
Attachments: Woods at Quail Creek 2nd - Map_Concept_Plat_Grading.pdf
Woods at Quail Creek 2nd Attachments - Narrative_Home Plans.pdf
Moved by Councilmember Swanson, seconded by Councilmember Herbst, that
Resolution 13-061, “Granting a Conditional Use Permit Approval to Allow for
Construction of 33 Single Family Homes in a DF (Development Flex) Zoning
District for the Woods at Quail Creek 2nd Addition. U.S. Home Corporation,”
be approved. Motion adopted unanimously.
8:00 P.M. - PUBLIC HEARING AND ITEMS SET FOR A CERTAIN TIME
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The Following Item is Scheduled for a 1st Reading
1 ORD 13-2265 VACATION OF DRAINAGE AND UTILITY EASEMENTS
FOR OUTLOT A, CHAIN OF LAKES ADDITION AND
LOT 19, BLOCK 1, THE LAKES OF RADISSON
FORTY-FOURTH ADDITION
VACATION NO. V13-03
FIRST READING
Sponsors: Keely
Attachments: V13-03 Chain of Lakes Lakes 44th AddnLocation Map
City Engineer Keely stated the vacation of drainage and utility easements is
being requested for Outlot A, Chain of Lakes Addition and Lot 19, Block 1,
The Lakes of Radisson Forty-Fourth Addition. She stated second reading will
be held on May 16, 2013 and the ordinance would be ready for recording on
June 24, 2013.
Mayor Ryan opened the public hearing at 8:42 p.m.
There being no public input, Mayor Ryan closed the public hearing at 8:43
p.m.
Declared by Mayor Ryan that Ordinance 13-2265, “Vacation of Drainage and
Utility Easements for Outlot A, Chain of Lakes Addition and Lot 19, Block 1,
The Lakes of Radisson Forty-Fourth Addition Vacation No. V13-03” be
introduced and placed on file for second reading at the May 16, 2013 Council
meeting.
2 RES 13-058 ORDER IMPROVEMENT AND ORDER PREPARATION OF
PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR THE 93RD LANE
INDUSTRIAL PARK AREA STREET IMPROVEMENTS,
PHASE 2, IMPROVEMENT PROJECT NO. 12-19
Sponsors: Keely
Attachments: 93rd Ln Assessment Map.pdf
City Engineer Keely stated tonight is only the public hearing for Resolution
13-058. She explained that improvements cannot be ordered because it
requires a six out of seven Council vote. She asked the Council to table
Resolution 13-058 to the May 16, 2013 Council meeting along with agenda
item 12.4.
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City Engineer Keely stated the proposed project is the second phase of
multi-year project to partially reconstruct the streets and improve storm water
runoff drainage in the industrial park area
Mayor Ryan opened the public hearing at 8:47 p.m.
Geno Jacobs, 155 12th Avenue NW, New Brighton, stated he owns the office
condominiums on 91st Avenue. He stated he thinks the road does not need to
be rebuilt.
Mayor Ryan stated the roads are on a maintenance schedule.
Councilmember Herbst asked staff if the road is being reconstructed. City
Engineer Keely replied the road will be milled down and repaved with 4½
inches of new pavement over 6 inches of reclaimed aggregate. She noted the
road was built in 1972, overlay in 1994 and seal coated in 2004. City
Engineer Keely stated assessments are 41% of the project cost. She noted the
entire area is being worked on in order to get a better bid.
Mayor Ryan commented there are also storm drainage problems in that area.
City Engineer Keely replied the phases of this project are dictated by the
drainage problems and flow of the ditch system. It was noted that Mr. Jacob’s
property, 1550 91st Avenue, will be assessed $849.53 over a ten-year period.
There being no further public input, Mayor Ryan closed the public hearing at
8:53 p.m.
Moved by Councilmember Swanson, seconded by Councilmember Herbst, that
Resolution 13-058, “Order Improvement and Order Preparation of Plans and
Specifications for the 93rd Lane Industrial Park Area Street Improvements,
Phase 2, Improvement Project No. 12-19” and Resolution 13-073, “Approve
Plans and Specifications” and Order Advertisement for Bids for the 93rd Lane
Industrial Park Area Street Improvements,” be postponed to the May 16, 2013
Council meeting.
11.-2 RES 13-062 GRANTING FINAL PLAT APPROVAL TO SUBDIVIDE 1.83
ACRES INTO FOUR SINGLE FAMILY LOTS TO BE
KNOWN AS MARQUEST MAEDOWS EAST AT 91st
AVENUE/ZUMBROTA STREET NE. SHADE TREE
CONSTRUCTION, INC. (CASE FILE NO. 13-0005/LSJ)
Sponsors: Schafer
Attachments: Marquest Meadows East - Attachments.pdf
Planning and Community Development Director Schafer stated the final plat
approval creates four single-family lots. He stated the plat has dedicated
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drainage and utility easements on all storm sewer features and across all lots
to accommodate drainage from adjacent parcels.
Moved by Councilmember Kolb, seconded by Mayor Ryan, that this Resolution
be Adopted As Amended. The Motion was adopted unanimously.
Aye: 5 - Mayor Ryan, Councilmember Swanson, Councilmember Bourke,
Councilmember Kolb and Councilmember Herbst
City Engineer Keely stated staff met with the Rice Creek Watershed District
who is amenable to a second culvert. She stated the developer needs to
resubmit the revised calculations for the second culvert. She noted it has to
be the same size and elevation of the one proposed and route the water in the
same direction.
Moved by Councilmember Swanson, seconded by Councilmember Herbst, that
Resolution 13-062, “Granting Final Plat Approval to Subdivide 1.83 Acres into
Four Single Family Lots to be Known as Marquest Meadows East at 91st
Avenue/Zumbrota Street NE. Shade Tree Construction, Inc.,” be amended to
add a second pipe to improve drainage. Amendment adopted unanimously.
11.-3 RES 13-063 GRANTING FINAL PLAT APPROVAL TO SUBDIVIDE SIX
A ACRES INTO TEN SINGLE FAMILY LOTS TO BE
KNOWN AS MARQUEST MEADOWS WEST AT 621 115th
AVENUE NE. SHADE TREE CONSTRUCTION, INC. (CASE
FILE NO 13-0014/LSJ)
Sponsors: Schafer
Attachments: Marquest Meadows West - Attachments.pdf
Councilmember Herbst left the meeting at 8:59 p.m. and returned at 9:03 p.m.
Planning and Community Development Director Schafer stated the proposed
plat includes ten lots on six acres. He stated the property is zoned R-1 (Single
Family Residential) and all lots meet the lot size requirement.
Moved by Councilmember Swanson, seconded by Mayor Ryan, that this
Resolution be Adopted. The Motion was adopted unanimously.
11.3B RES 13-064 AUTHORIZE INSTALLATION OF REGULATORY SIGNS
MARQUEST MEADOWS WEST
Sponsors: Keely
Attachments: 20130422133700461.pdf
Planning and Community Development Director Schafer stated the
construction of the street requires installation of appropriate traffic control.
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Moved by Councilmember Bourke, seconded by Councilmember Swanson,
that this Resolution be Adopted. The Motion was adopted unanimously.
The Following Item is Scheduled for a 1st Reading
11.-4 ORD 13-2266 THE CITY IS PROPOSING A CODE AMENDMENT TO
SECTION 31.14 OF THE I-2 (HEAVY INDUSTRIAL)
ZONING ORDINANCE THAT WOULD ADD, UNDER THE
CONDITIONAL USE CATEGORY; PERSONAL CARE,
HEALTH CARE, RECREATION OR EDUCATION
RELATED COMMERCIAL SERVICES USES.
FIRST READING
Sponsors: Schafer
Planning and Community Development Director Schafer stated the City’s I-2
zoning text restricts or prohibits commercial or retail related uses except for
retail sales that are incidental to manufacturing, of products manufactured,
assembled, or warehoused on the premises. He stated several I-2 industrial
building owners have had requests for light traffic commercial type uses to
occupy their buildings.
Declared by Mayor Ryan that Ordinance 13-2266, “The City is Proposing a
Code Amendment to Section 31.14 of the I-2 Heavy Industrial) Zoning
Ordinance that Would Add, Under the Conditional Use Category; Personal
Care, Health Care, Recreation or Education Related Commercial Services
Uses” be introduced and placed on file for second reading at the May 16, 2013,
Council meeting.
11.-5 RES 13-065 GRANTING A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT TO OPERATE
A FARM WINERY INSIDE THE HOME AT 4432 ST.
ANDREWS DRIVE. KYLE ROGGENBUCK. (CASE FILE
NO. 13-0021/LSJ)
Sponsors: Schafer
Attachments: Roggenbuck 4432 St. Andrews - Attachments.pdf
Planning and Community Development Director Schafer stated the applicant
is required by the State to have a Conditional Use Permit. He noted that the
applicant will not sell the product out of his home.
Councilmember Kolb asked if the water usage will be an issue. Planning and
Community Development Director Schafer replied if the applicant was
commercial, it would be an issue.
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Kyle Roggenbuck, 4432 St. Andrews Drive, stated he leases land in various
areas in the U.S., France, and Germany for grapes and local growers for
apples and honey.
Moved by Councilmember Bourke, seconded by Councilmember Herbst, that
this Resolution be Adopted. The Motion was adopted unanimously.
11.-6 RES 13-066 GRANTING A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT TO ALLOW
FOR CONSTRUCTION OF AN 8,960 SQUARE FOOT
DOLLAR TREE STORE IN A PBD (PLANNED BUSINESS
DISTRICT) ZONING DISTRICT AND A SHARED ACCESS
AT 11763 ULYSSES LANE NE. DOLLAR TREE. (CASE
FILE NO. 13-0015/LSJ)
Sponsors: Schafer
Attachments: Dollar Tree - Attachments.pdf
Planning and Community Development Director Schafer stated the Dollar
Tree is proposing to construct a building near the northeast corner of 117th
Avenue and Ulysses Lane NE. He stated the site is zoned PBD and each use
in this district requires a conditional use permit. He noted the site needs to
meet the Highway 65 Overlay District requirements for landscaping and
building elevations.
Jeff Bock, Zone Construction, stated Dollar Tree will be a good fit for the
neighborhood.
Moved by Councilmember Kolb, seconded by Councilmember Herbst, that this
Resolution be Adopted. The Motion was adopted unanimously.
11.-7 RES 13-067 GRANTING PRELIMINARY PLAT APPROVAL TO
A SUBDIVIDE 87.5 ACRES INTO A MAXIMUM OF 177
SINGLE FAMILY LOTS AND 6 OUTLOTS TO BE
KNOWN AS THE PRESERVE AT LEGACY CREEK AT
LEGACY CREEK PARKWAY/NORTH OF 127TH
AVENUE NE. MAJESTIC FINANCIAL, LLC. (CASE
FILE NO. 12-0030/LSJ)
Sponsors: Schafer
Attachments: Legacy Creek Attachments - Map, Plat, Landscape, Phasing.pdf
Legacy Creek Attachments - Narrative, Elevations, Floor Plans.pdf
Planning and Community Development Director Schafer stated the
preliminary plat known as The Preserve at Legacy Creek consists of 177
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single-family lots and six outlots. He noted Ryland Homes will be the
developer.
Jeff Mishek, Financial Developer, stated the development had special needs
and all involved approve of the final plat.
Councilmember Herbst asked about the condition of the existing ditches.
Planning and Community Development Director Schafer replied new ditches
will be built.
Cory Ball, 3233 128th Lane NE, stated the new development will be behind
his home and he had paid premium dollars for his lot. He stated he knew
there would be development behind his home but was told the trees would not
be disturbed. He asked the Council for options to keep the trees. Planning
and Community Development Director Schafer replied the elevation needs to
be changed which will cause the removal of the trees and there is a section
that the trees will not be removed and he believes the location of the existing
trees will not be disturbed in that area.
Moved by Councilmember Herbst, seconded by Mayor Ryan, that this
Resolution be Adopted. The Motion was adopted unanimously.
11.7B RES 13-068 GRANTING A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT TO
ALLOW FOR CONSTRUCTION OF UP TO 177 SINGLE
FAMILY HOMES IN A DF (DEVELOPMENT FLEX)
ZONING DISTRICT FOR THE PRESERVE AT LEGACY
CREEK AT LEGACY CREEK PARKWAY/NORTH OF
127TH AVENUE NE. MAJESTIC FINANCIAL, LLC.
(CASE FILE NO. 12-0030/LSJ)
Sponsors: Schafer
Attachments: Legacy Creek Attachments - Map, Plat, Landscape, Phasing.pdf
Legacy Creek Attachments - Narrative, Elevations, Floor Plans.pdf
Planning and Community Development Director Schafer stated the developer
will have to do the grading at one time and the platting of lots will be done in
six phases over the next three to five years. He noted the connection to 131st
Avenue will be completed later on in the development.
Moved by Councilmember Bourke, seconded by Councilmember Herbst, that
this Resolution be Adopted. The Motion was adopted unanimously.
11.-8 RES 13-076 GRANTING PRELIMINARY PLAT APPROVAL TO
SUBDIVIDE 32.23 ACRES INTO 14 SINGLE FAMILY LOTS
AND ONE OUTLOT TO BE KNOWN AS QUAIL CREEK
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9TH ADDITION AT 132ND AVENUE/URBANK COURT NE.
ARCADIA HOLDING GROUP-A, LLC. (CASE FILE NO.
13-0023/LSJ)
Sponsors: Schafer
Attachments: Quail Creek 9th - Attachments.pdf
Planning and Community Development Director Schafer stated the applicant
is requesting the approval of a preliminary plat for the 9th Addition of Quail
Creek, which contains 14 single family lots and one outlot.
Moved by Councilmember Kolb, seconded by Councilmember Bourke, that this
Resolution be Adopted. The Motion was adopted unanimously.
11.-9 RES 13-069 GRANTING PRELIMINARY PLAT APPROVAL TO
A SUBDIVIDE 9.67 ACRES INTO 48 DETACHED SINGLE
FAMILY LOTS AND FIVE OUTLOTS TO BE KNOWN AS
THE LAKES OF RADISSON 55TH ADDITION AT EDISON
STREET/ALAMO STREET. CENTRA HOMES, LLC. (CASE
FILE NO. 13-0012/SLK)
Sponsors: Schafer
Attachments: Lakes 55th Addition - Attachments.pdf
Planning and Community Development Director Schafer stated the applicant
is proposing to subdivide an Outlot and several lots into 48 single family
detached units. He noted the private roads and all of the utilities were
constructed within the proposed plat by Rottlund Homes.
Rick Packer, 11460 Robinson Drive, Coon Rapids, asked staff if all the
utilities conditions are intended to be owned and maintained by the
association. Planning and Community Development Director Schafer replied
private streets require private utilities.
Moved by Mayor Ryan, seconded by Councilmember Bourke, that this
Resolution be Adopted. The Motion was adopted unanimously.
11.9B RES 13-070 GRANTING A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT TO ALLOW
FOR CONSTRUCTION OF 48 DETACHED SINGLE
FAMILY TOWNHOMES IN A DF (DEVELOPMENT FLEX)
ZONING DISTRICT FOR THE LAKES OF RADISSON
55TH ADDITION AT EDISON STREET/ALAMO STREET.
CENTRA HOMES, LLC. (CASE FILE NO. 13-0012/SLK)
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Sponsors: Schafer
Attachments: Lakes of Radisson 55th - Attachments.pdf
Moved by Councilmember Kolb, seconded by Councilmember Bourke, that this
Resolution be Adopted. The Motion was adopted unanimously.
12. ADMINISTRATION
12.-1 MO 13-059 ADOPTING THE 2013-2017 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT
PROGRAM FOR PARKS
Sponsors: Monahan
Attachments: 2013 -17 CIP UPDATE 4-24-13.pdf
Parks and Recreation Program Supervisor Monahan stated the major projects
for the 2013-2017 CIP are Aquatore Park Field #1 relocation, Aurelia Park
replacement of the tennis and basketball courts, Legacy Creek Park, and the
Lexington Athletic Complex.
Councilmember Bourke questioned the Park Fund’s interest earnings relative
to the fund balance amount. Finance Director Huss replied funds will be
transferred into the Park Fund from the Capital Improvement Fund at the end
of the year.
Councilmember Herbst asked if any meetings have been scheduled since the
retreat. Finance Director Huss replied the staff are putting together requests
for proposals.
Moved by Councilmember Swanson, seconded by Councilmember Kolb, that
this Motion be Approved. The Motion was adopted unanimously.
12.-2 RES 13-071 APPROVE PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS AND ORDER
ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS FOR THE PARTIAL
RECONSTRUCTION OF PAUL PARKWAY FROM OAK
PARK BOULEVARD TO ULYSSES STREET,
IMPROVEMENT PROJECT NO. 12-17
Sponsors: Keely
Attachments: Paul Pkwy Constructino Loc Map
City Engineer Keely stated plans and specifications have been approved by
MnDOT for the MSA road. She stated bid award is scheduled for Council
approval on August 1, 2013 and construction would start on August 15, 2013.
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Moved by Councilmember Swanson, seconded by Mayor Ryan, that this
Resolution be Adopted. The Motion was adopted unanimously.
12.-3 RES 13-072 APPROVE PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS AND ORDER
ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS FOR THE
RECONSTRUCTION OF 101ST AVENUE FROM
FLANDERS STREET TO NAPLES STREET,
IMPROVEMENT PROJECT NO. 12-18
Sponsors: Keely
Attachments: 101st Ave Construction Loc Map
City Engineer Keely stated plans and specifications have been approved by
MnDOT for the MSA road. She stated bid award is scheduled for Council
approval on June 20, 2013, and construction would start on July 8, 2013.
Moved by Councilmember Kolb, seconded by Councilmember Bourke, that this
Resolution be Adopted. The Motion was adopted unanimously.
12.-4 RES 13-073 APPROVE PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS AND ORDER
ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS FOR THE 93RD LANE
INDUSTRIAL PARK AREA STREET IMPROVEMENTS,
PHASE 2
IMPROVEMENT PROJECT NO. 12-19
Sponsors: Keely
Attachments: 93rd Ln Assessment Map.pdf
Item postponed to the May 16, 2013 Council meeting.
12.-5 RES 13-074 ACCEPT BID FROM INSITUFORM TECHNOLOGIES
USA, LLC IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,729,222.92 FOR THE
2013 SANITARY SEWER CURED-IN-PLACE LINING
PROJECT
IMPROVEMENT PROJECT NO. 13-05
Sponsors: Keely
Attachments: location map.pdf
City Engineer Keely stated a total of five bids were received and it has been
determined that Insituform Technologies USA, LLC of Chesterfield, Missouri
is the lowest bidder. She recommended the low bid be accepted and a
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contract entered into with Insituform Technologies USA, LLC and that the
contract include two additional areas and pipe sizes as alternates. She stated
the Council is also asked to approve a 10% contingency. She noted the
funding source for this project is the Sanitary Sewer Fund and there are
sufficient funds to cover these costs.
Councilmember Kolb asked if the resident voucher system is included in the
cost. City Engineer Keely replied yes.
Moved by Councilmember Bourke, seconded by Councilmember Herbst, that
this Resolution be Adopted. The Motion was adopted unanimously.
12.-6 RES 13-075 AUTHORIZING USE OF CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT FUND
TO COMPLETE FUNDING OF CITY HALL
CONSTRUCTION AND DIRECTING PROCEEDS FROM
BILLBOARD LEASES TO FUND EDA OPERATIONS
Sponsors: Huss
Finance Director Huss stated this resolution will authorize the use of the
Capital Improvement Fund to pay the current deficit that exists in the City
Hall Construction Fund and the billboard lease proceeds goes to fund the
EDA.
Moved by Councilmember Swanson, seconded by Councilmember Herbst, that
this Resolution be Adopted As Amended. The Motion was adopted
unanimously.
Moved by Councilmember Swanson, seconded by Councilmember Bourke,
that Resolution 13-075, “Authorizing Use of Capital Improvement Fund to
Complete Funding of City Hall Construction and Directing Proceeds from
Billboard Leases to Fund EDA Operations” be amended to indicate it is for five
years. Amendment adopted unanimously.
12.-8 MO 13-057 ESTABLISHING A SECOND SEASONAL INTERN
POSITION WITHIN THE BUILDING DEPARTMENT FOR
2013
Sponsors: Schafer
Planning and Community Development Director Schafer stated the intern
position will be for the summer and will work on routine field inspections,
plan reviews, permitting and public counter assistance.
Moved by Councilmember Kolb, seconded by Councilmember Herbst, that this
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Motion be Approved. The Motion was adopted unanimously.
The Following Item is Scheduled for a 2nd Reading
12.-9 ORD 13-2263 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 7, TAXATION AND
FINANCE, SEC. 7.10, DISBURSEMENTS; HOW MADE, OF THE
CHARTER OF THE CITY OF BLAINE
SECOND READING
Sponsors: Cross
Agenda item postponed to May 16, 2013 Council meeting.
13. OTHER BUSINESS
None.
14. ADJOURNMENT
Moved by Councilmember Bourke, seconded by Councilmember Kolb, that this
meeting be Adjourned. The Motion was adopted unanimously. The meeting
adjourned at 10:10 p.m.
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