City Council
Regular MeetingBlaine, MN · September 5, 2013
Minutes
10801 Town Square Dr.
City of Blaine Blaine MN 55449
Anoka County, Minnesota
Minutes - Final
City Council
Thursday, September 5, 2013 7:30 PM Council Chambers
Meeting Number 13-43
1. CALL TO ORDER BY THE MAYOR
The meeting was called to order at 7:45 p.m. by Mayor Ryan followed by the
Pledge of Allegiance and the Roll Call.
Quorum present.
ALSO PRESENT: Bryan Schafer, Planning Director; Bob Therres, Public
Services Manager; Joe Huss, Finance Director; Jean Keely, City Engineer;
Chris Olson, Police Chief/Safety Services Manager; Roark Haver,
Communications Technician; Jane Cross, City Clerk; and Recording Secretary
Linda Dahlquist.
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
3. ROLL CALL
Present: 7 - Mayor Ryan, Mayor Pro Tem Hovland, Mayor Pro Tem Swanson,
Councilmember Clark, Councilmember Bourke, Councilmember Kolb and
Councilmember Herbst
4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
4.-1 MIN 13-20 CLOSED SESSION - 08/08/2013
WORKSHOP MINUTES - 08/08/2013
WORKSHOP MINUTES - 08/15/2013
CLOSED SESSION - 08/15/2013
REGULAR MINUTES - 08/15/2013
Sponsors: Cross
City of Blaine Page 1
City Council Minutes - Final September 5, 2013
Attachments: Workshop Minutes 08/08/2013
Closed Session - 08/08/2013
Closed Session - 08/15/2013
Workshop Minutes 08/15/2013
Regular Minutes 08/15/2013
Moved by Councilmember Kolb, seconded by Councilmember Bourke, that the
Minutes be Approved. Motion adopted 6-0-1 (Councilmember Clark abstained
from the Closed Session Meeting of August 8, 2013 due to his absence.)
5. AWARDS - PRESENTATIONS - ORGANIZATIONAL BUSINESS
5.1
Mayor Ryan recognized Fire Chaplain Dave Reed for his eleven years of
service to the City of Blaine.
6. COMMUNICATIONS
Mayor Ryan stated the Business Appreciation dinner is scheduled for
September 21 at 7:00 p.m.
Mayor Ryan invited residents to World Fest on September 21.
7. OPEN FORUM FOR CITIZEN INPUT
Mayor Ryan opened the Open Forum at 7:50 p.m.
There being no input, Mayor Ryan closed the Open Forum at 7:51 p.m.
8. ADOPTION OF AGENDA
9. 8:00 P.M. - PUBLIC HEARING AND ITEMS SET FOR A CERTAIN TIME
None.
10. APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA:
Approval of the Consent Agenda
Moved by Mayor Pro Tem Swanson, seconded by Councilmember Herbst that
the following items be Approved by Consent Vote. Motion adopted
unanimously.
Aye: 7 - Mayor Ryan, Mayor Pro Tem Hovland, Mayor Pro Tem Swanson,
Councilmember Clark, Councilmember Bourke, Councilmember Kolb and
Councilmember Herbst
City of Blaine Page 2
City Council Minutes - Final September 5, 2013
10.-1 MO 13-108 SCHEDULE OF BILLS PAID
Sponsors: Huss
Attachments: 08/09/13 Bills Paid
08/16/23 Bills Paid
08/23/13 Bills Paid
Approved unanimously by Consent Vote.
10.-2 MO 13-109 APPROVE AN INDIVIDUAL THERAPEUTIC MASSAGE
LICENSE
Sponsors: Cross
Approved unanimously by Consent Vote.
10.-3 MO 13-110 APPROVE A THERAPEUTIC MASSAGE ENTERPRISE
LICENSE
Sponsors: Cross
Approved unanimously by Consent Vote.
10.-4 MO 13-111 APPROVE A TOBACCO AND TOBACCO PRODUCTS
LICENSE
FOR E-CIG ZONE, 10995 CLUB WEST PARKWAY, #600,
BLAINE
Sponsors: Cross
Approved unanimously by Consent Vote.
10.-5 MO 13-112 APPROVE A TOBACCO AND TOBACCO PRODUCTS
LICENSE
FOR LEXINGTON STOP, LLC, 8550 LEXINGTON
AVENUE NE, BLAINE
Sponsors: Cross
Approved unanimously by Consent Vote.
10.-6 MO 13-113 APPROVE PAYMENT TO HEWLETT-PACKARD
COMPANY, FOR PURCHASE OF A NETWORK SERVER.
Sponsors: Peters
Approved unanimously by Consent Vote.
City of Blaine Page 3
City Council Minutes - Final September 5, 2013
10.-7 MO 13-114 APPROVE LIFT STATION #13 PUMP REPLACEMENT
Sponsors: Public Works Director Ulrich
Approved unanimously by Consent Vote.
10.-8 RES 13-137 APPROVE TEMPORARY ROAD CLOSURE OF
TOWN SQUARE DRIVE NE FOR BLAINE WORLD
FEST
Sponsors: City Council
Attachments: World Fest Street Closure 2013
Adopted unanimously by Consent Vote.
10.-9 RES 13-138 RECEIVE PETITION AND ORDER PUBLIC HEARING
VACATION OF DRAINAGE AND UTILITY EASEMENT
FOR THE WESTERLY 5 FEET OF THE EASTERLY 10
FEET OF LOT 13, BLOCK 2, OAK PARK ESTATES
VACATION NO. V13-04
Sponsors: Keely
Attachments: V13-04 Oak Park Estates Location Map.pdf
V13-04 Petition Oak Park Estates.pdf
Adopted unanimously by Consent Vote.
11. DEVELOPMENT BUSINESS
11.-1 RES 13-139 CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT TO ALLOW FOR AN
8-FOOT FENCE IN THE REAR YARD ALONG 125TH
AVENUE NE. 1169 124TH LANE NE. ERIC AND LEAH
HARGROVE. (CASE FILE NO. 13-0044/ELH)
Sponsors: Schafer
Attachments: Hargrove Fence - Attachments.pdf
Planning and Community Development Director Schafer stated the fence the
applicants are proposing will be eight feet in height, constructed of wood, and
will run along the length of their rear property line that abuts 125th Avenue.
He stated the application is consistent with the expectations of the code
amendment. He noted an added condition is to have the fence sketch
reviewed by a structural engineer to certify that the design meets building
code wind load standards.
City of Blaine Page 4
City Council Minutes - Final September 5, 2013
Moved by Councilmember Herbst, seconded by Councilmember Kolb, that this
Resolution be Adopted. The Motion was adopted unanimously.
11.-2 RES 13-140 CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT TO ALLOW UP TO 1,420
SQUARE FEET OF GARAGE SPACE AT 12911
LEXINGTON AVENUE NE. DYLAN GOAD. (CASE FILE
NO. 13-0046/LSJ)
Sponsors: Schafer
Attachments: Goad - Attachments.pdf
Planning and Community Development Director Schafer stated the applicant
is requesting a conditional use permit to allow him to have a total of 1,492
square feet of garage/accessory space in a Farm Residential Zoning District.
He noted that the Farm Residential zoning district allows residents within the
MUSA to have between 1,200 square feet and 3,000 square feet of garage
space with a conditional use permit.
Moved by Councilmember Kolb, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Swanson, that
this Resolution be Adopted. The Motion was adopted unanimously.
11.-3 RES 13-141 PRELIMINARY PLAT APPROVAL TO SUBDIVIDE 4.35
ACRES INTO 12 SINGLE FAMILY LOTS TO BE KNOWN
AS HENNUM MEADOWS SOUTH AT 10000 JACKSON
STREET NE. DAN HENNUM. (CASE FILE NO.
13-0047/LSJ)
Sponsors: Schafer
Attachments: Hennum Meadows South - Attachments.pdf
Hennum Meadows South - Public Comments.pdf
Planning and Community Development Director Schafer stated the applicant
is proposing infill development west of Jackson Street on 100th Court. He
stated the property has been vacant for several years and the owner has
decided to sell it to a developer. He stated all land around this parcel has been
developed as single family lots and zoned R-1. He noted the proposed plat
includes 12 lots on 4.35 acres. He stated the existing residents are concerned
about the loss of trees and privacy.
Mayor Ryan commented the City will need to review the parking on Jackson
Street.
Councilmember Clark asked if the size of the new homes compared to the
existing homes. Planning and Community Development Director Schafer
City of Blaine Page 5
City Council Minutes - Final September 5, 2013
replied the homes will be similar in size.
Councilmember Clark asked about construction rules for the development.
Planning and Community Development Director Schafer replied the
developer has to abide by the City’s construction rules.
Dan Hennum, 10209 Jackson Street, stated he lives in the neighborhood. He
stated the project should take about six weeks and should be ready in late
November.
Moved by Mayor Ryan, seconded by Councilmember Clark, that this Resolution
be Adopted. The Motion was adopted unanimously.
11.-4 RES 13-142 PRELIMINARY PLAT APPROVAL TO SUBDIVIDE 5
ACRES INTO 14 SINGLE FAMILY LOTS AND ONE
OUTLOT TO BE KNOWN AS HENNUM MEADOWS
NORTH AT 10132 JACKSON STREET NE. DAN HENNUM.
(CASE FILE NO. 13-0048/ELH)
Sponsors: Schafer
Attachments: Hennum Meadows North - Attachments.pdf
Hennum Meadows North - Public Comment.pdf
Planning and Community Development Director Schafer stated the applicant
is proposing infill development west of Jackson Street on 102nd Avenue. He
stated the property has been vacant for several years and the owner has
decided to sell it to a developer. He stated all land around this parcel has been
developed as single family lots and zoned R-1 or Development Flex. He
noted there are two existing homes and garages on the east side of the plat and
they will be removed prior to any work on the site. He also noted that a
demolition permit(s) must be obtained prior to removal of the buildings,
onsite wells and septic. He stated the preliminary plat shows an outlot (Outlot
A) on the north edge of Lot 1 that staff is suggesting be removed from the plat
and the additional 11 feet of frontage be absorbed into the four lots west of
Monroe Street. He noted the property to the north of the plat should be
designed without the benefit of the 11 foot outlot.
Moved by Councilmember Clark, seconded by Councilmember Bourke, that
this Resolution be Adopted. The Motion was adopted unanimously.
11.-5 RES 13-143 FINAL PLAT APPROVAL TO SUBDIVIDE 8.44 ACRES
INTO 34 SINGLE FAMILY LOTS TO BE KNOWN AS THE
LAKES OF RADISSON FIFTY-SIXTH ADDITION AT
123RD LANE/MIDWAY CIRCLE. CAPSTONE HOMES.
(CASE FILE NO. 13-0049/SLK)
City of Blaine Page 6
City Council Minutes - Final September 5, 2013
Sponsors: Schafer
Attachments: Lakes 56th Addition - Attachments.pdf
Planning and Community Development Director Schafer stated Capstone
Homes is proposing to build 34 small lot, single-family homes. He stated the
final plat is consistent with the approved preliminary plat.
Moved by Councilmember Bourke, seconded by Councilmember Herbst, that
this Resolution be Adopted. The Motion was adopted unanimously.
11.-6 RES 13-144 FINAL PLAT APPROVAL TO SUBDIVIDE 3.44 ACRES
INTO 15 SINGLE FAMILY LOTS TO BE KNOWN AS
HARPERS STREET WOODS 3rd ADDITION AT HARPERS
STREET/129th LANE NE. CAPSTONE HOMES. (CASE
FILE NO. 13-0050/SLK)
Sponsors: Schafer
Attachments: Harpers St Woods 3rd - Attachments.pdf
Planning and Community Development Director Schafer stated the final plat
proposal consists of subdividing approximately 3.44 acres into a subdivision
with a total of 15 single family lots for single family home development.
Moved by Councilmember Kolb, seconded by Councilmember Herbst, that this
Resolution be Adopted. The Motion was adopted unanimously.
11.-7 RES 13-145 GRANTING A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT
AMENDMENT TO ALLOW FOR A CHRISTIAN OUTDOOR
MUSIC CONCERT ON JUNE 6 AND 7, 2014 AT THE
NATIONAL SPORTS CENTER STADIUM AREA. KTIS
RADIO/NORTHWESTERN COLLEGE. 1700 105th AVENUE
NE. (CASE FILE NO. 13-0051/BKS)
Sponsors: Schafer
Attachments: Joyful Noise - Attachments.pdf
Planning and Community Development Director Schafer stated the applicant,
KTIS/Northwestern College, proposes holding music concerts on June 6 and
7, 2014, with 10,000 to 20,000 in attendance. He stated the applicant will
operate under a noise management plan. He noted the proposed event and
issuance of the CUP amendment is consistent with the NSC Concert Policy
Guidelines.
City of Blaine Page 7
City Council Minutes - Final September 5, 2013
Mayor Ryan asked if the cost for law enforcement is covered. Police Chief
Olson replied the law enforcement costs are covered by the event.
Sam Cook, Northwestern College, stated the event has been very successful
for the last 5 years and thanked the Council for their support. He noted that
each year the attendance has grown.
Moved by Councilmember Kolb, seconded by Councilmember Bourke, that this
Resolution be Adopted. The Motion was adopted unanimously.
12. ADMINISTRATION
12.-1 RES 13-146 APPROVE A PREMISES PERMIT FOR CHARITABLE
GAMBLING
FOR BLAINE’S BLAZIN 4TH, AT CLIVE’S ROADHOUSE
BLAINE,
10400 BALTIMORE STREET NE, #200, BLAINE
Sponsors: Cross
City Clerk Cross stated Linda Brausen, Gambling Manager for Blaine’s
Blazin 4th, has submitted an application for a new premises permit to allow
charitable gambling be conducted at Clive’s Roadhouse Blaine. She stated
the $250 investigation fee has been deposited with the City and the gambling
criteria met. She noted an investigation has been conducted by the Blaine
Police Department and did not find any problems.
Moved by Mayor Pro Tem Swanson, seconded by Councilmember Kolb, that
this Resolution be Adopted. The Motion was adopted unanimously.
12.-2 MO 13-115 MAYORAL APPOINTMENT AND COUNCIL
CONFIRMATION
TO FILL A VACANCY ON THE PARK ADVISORY
BOARD
IN WARD 2
Sponsors: Cross
Mayor Ryan stated the Park Advisory Board has had a vacancy in Ward 2 the
past seven months of the two-year term due to a resignation. He stated three
candidates were interviewed on August 19, 2013. He announced that
Christine Pribbernow is now appointed to the Park Advisory Board and will
receive her Oath of Office prior to the Park Advisory Board meeting on
September 24, 2013.
Moved by Councilmember Clark, seconded by Councilmember Bourke, that
City of Blaine Page 8
City Council Minutes - Final September 5, 2013
this Motion be Approved. The Motion was adopted unanimously.
The Following Two Items Are Related
12.3A RES 13-147 ORDER PREPARATION OF PROPOSED ASSESSMENT
FOR THE RECONSTRUCTION OF HAMLINE AVENUE
FROM EDGEWOOD ROAD TO PATRIOT LANE,
IMPROVEMENT PROJECT NO. 10-13
Sponsors: Keely
Attachments: Hamline Ave Final Assmt Map.pdf
10-13 Proposed Assessement Roll.pdf
City Engineer Keely stated this is a joint project with the City of Lexington
for reconstruction of Hamline Avenue from Edgewood Road to Patriot Lane.
She stated Blaine’s cost is 42% of the project. She stated the assessment roll
has been prepared consistent with the Feasibility Report. She stated the
project will be funded by assessments, the Water Utility Fund and the
Pavement Management fund.
Moved by Mayor Pro Tem Swanson, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Hovland, that
this Resolution be Adopted. The Motion was adopted unanimously.
12.3 RES 13-148 CALL FOR HEARING ON PROPOSED ASSESSMENT FOR
B THE RECONSTRUCTION OF HAMLINE AVENUE FROM
EDGEWOOD ROAD TO PATRIOT LANE,
IMPROVEMENT PROJECT NO. 10-13
Attachments: Hamline Ave Final Assmt Map.pdf
10-13 Proposed Assessement Roll.pdf
City Engineer Keely stated a public hearing for the proposed assessment for
the reconstruction of Hamline Avenue will be held on October 3 at 8:00 p.m.
Moved by Mayor Pro Tem Swanson, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Hovland, that
this Resolution be Adopted. The Motion was adopted unanimously.
The Following Two Items Are Related
12.4A RES 13-149 ORDER PREPARATION OF PROPOSED ASSESSMENT
FOR
93RD LANE INDUSTRIAL PARK AREA STREET
IMPROVEMENTS, PHASE 1, IMPROVEMENT PROJECT
City of Blaine Page 9
City Council Minutes - Final September 5, 2013
NO. 11-16
Attachments: 93 Lane Final Assessment Map.pdf
11-16 Proposed Assessment Roll.pdf
City Engineer Keely stated the improvements include asphalt pavement
replacement, gravel shouldering, storm drainage, culvert replacements and
cleaning, traffic control signage, and appurtenant construction on Davenport
Street from 93rd Lane to 91st Avenue and Isanti Street from 93rd Lane to
Radisson. She stated the Assessment Roll has been prepared consistent with
the Feasibility Report. She stated the project will be funded by assessments
and the Pavement Management Program.
Moved by Mayor Pro Tem Swanson, seconded by Councilmember Bourke, that
this Resolution be Adopted. The Motion was adopted unanimously.
12.4 RES 13-150 CALL FOR HEARING ON PROPOSED ASSESSMENT FOR
B 93RD LANE INDUSTRIAL PARK AREA STREET
IMPROVEMENTS, PHASE 1 IMPROVEMENT PROJECT
NO. 11-16.
Sponsors: Assistant City Engineer Higgins and Keely
Attachments: 11-16 Proposed Assessment Roll.pdf
93 Lane Final Assessment Map.pdf
City Engineer Keely stated public hearing on the proposed assessment for
93rd Lane Industrial Park area street improvement is scheduled for October 3
at 8:00 p.m.
Moved by Councilmember Herbst, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Swanson, that
this Resolution be Adopted. The Motion was adopted unanimously.
The Following Two Items Are Related
12.5A RES 13-151 ORDER PREPARATION OF PROPOSED ASSESSMENT
FOR
RECONSTRUCTION OF OAK PARK BOULEVARD/119TH
AVENUE FROM 125TH AVENUE TO JEFFERSON STREET
IMPROVEMENT PROJECT NO. 11-12
Sponsors: Keely
Attachments: 11-12 Order&Call Roll.pdf
11-12 Assessment Map.pdf
City Engineer Keely stated the project includes spot concrete curb, gutter and
City of Blaine Page 10
City Council Minutes - Final September 5, 2013
sidewalk, storm sewer, asphalt, traffic control signage, striping, and
appurtenant for Oak Park Boulevard and 119th Avenue from 125th Avenue to
Jefferson Street. She stated the Assessment Roll has been prepared consistent
with the Feasibility Report. She noted three park parcels were removed from
the Assessment Roll.
Moved by Mayor Pro Tem Swanson, seconded by Councilmember Bourke, that
this Resolution be Adopted. The Motion was adopted unanimously.
12.5 RES 13-152 CALL FOR HEARING ON PROPOSED ASSESSMENT FOR
B RECONSTRUCTION OF OAK PARK BOULEVARD/119TH
AVENUE FROM 125TH AVENUE TO JEFFERSON STREET
IMPROVEMENT PROJECT NO. 11-12
Sponsors: Keely and Assistant City Engineer Schluender
Attachments: 11-12 Order&Call Roll.pdf
11-12 Assessment Map.pdf
City Engineer Keely stated the public hearing on proposed assessment for
reconstruction of Oak Park Boulevard/119th Avenue from 125th Avenue to
Jefferson Street is scheduled for October 3 at 8:00 p.m.
Moved by Councilmember Kolb, seconded by Councilmember Herbst, that this
Resolution be Adopted. The Motion was adopted unanimously.
12.-6 RES 13-153 ADJUSTING CERTAIN TAX LEVIES FOR BONDED
INDEBTEDNESS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2014
Sponsors: Huss
Finance Director Huss stated this resolution is to adjust tax levies certified for
bonded indebtedness. He stated the resolution includes adjustments to the
levies for the City’s G.O. Open Space Refunding bonds of 2010A, G.O.
Special Assessment Improvement Bonds, G.O. Capital Improvement Bonds,
and the City’s Capital Equipment Certificates of Indebtedness.
Moved by Mayor Pro Tem Swanson, seconded by Councilmember Kolb, that
this Resolution be Adopted. The Motion was adopted unanimously.
12.-7 RES 13-154 CERTIFY PROPOSED GENERAL FUND BUDGET AND
TAX LEVY FOR FISCAL YEAR 2014
Sponsors: Huss
Finance Director Huss stated Minnesota statues require cities each year to
certify preliminary budget and property tax levies to county auditors by
September 15. He noted the preliminary budget may be adjusted up or down;
however once set, the property tax levy can only be lowered.
City of Blaine Page 11
City Council Minutes - Final September 5, 2013
Mayor Ryan stated each year the City Manager puts together a proposed
conservative budget. He stated the proposed budget is good and he supports
the proposed budget.
Councilmember Kolb stated she supports the proposed budget.
Councilmember Herbst asked for clarification of the proposed tax levy rate.
Finance Director Huss replied the resolution before the Council results in a
proposed 2014 tax levy rate of 36.739% and the 2013 tax levy rate is
36.739%. City Manager Arneson clarified the motion being considered as
proposed by the Mayor is for a tax levy with an estimated rate of 37.416%.
Councilmember Hovland stated he is not in favor of the 37.416% tax levy.
He wants to keep the tax rate as low as possible.
Councilmember Bourke stated he is not in favor of the 37.416% tax levy.
Councilmember Swanson stated if the City depletes its reserves, a large tax
levy will be needed in the near future.
Mayor Ryan commented the City has used retirements and reserves in the past
to offset the general fund budget. He noted the tax rate is the same today as it
was in 2002; which shows the City does not over tax its residents.
Councilmember Clark stated reserves and retirements have been used in the
past to offset expenses. He stated he will support keeping the tax levy the
same as 2013 of 36.739%.
Moved by Mayor Ryan, seconded by Councilmember Kolb, a Resolution to
Certify Proposed General Fund Budget and Tax Levy for Fiscal Year 2014 at a
tax rate of 37.416%. The Amendment was not adopted. The Motion Failed by
the following vote:
Aye: 3- Mayor Ryan, Mayor Pro Tem Swanson and Councilmember Kolb
Nay: 4- Mayor Pro Tem Hovland, Councilmember Clark, Councilmember Bourke
and Councilmember Herbst
Councilmember Hovland requested the City Manager schedule Council
Retreats for 2014. City Manager Arneson replied this year it was impossible
to get all seven Councilmembers to commit to attend a retreat.
Moved by Mayor Pro Tem Hovland, seconded by Councilmember Herbst, that
this Resolution be Adopted. The motion passed by the following vote:
Aye: 6- Mayor Pro Tem Hovland, Mayor Pro Tem Swanson, Councilmember
Clark, Councilmember Bourke, Councilmember Kolb and Councilmember
Herbst
City of Blaine Page 12
City Council Minutes - Final September 5, 2013
Nay: 1- Mayor Ryan
12.-8 RES 13-155 ESTABLISHING PUBLIC HEARING DATES FOR THE
PROPOSED GENERAL FUND BUDGET AND TAX LEVY
Sponsors: Huss
Finance Director Huss stated a public hearing is scheduled for December 12 at
8:00 p.m. and the final adoption of the 2014 General Fund Budget and Tax
levy.
Moved by Councilmember Herbst, seconded by Councilmember Bourke, that
this Resolution be Adopted. The Motion was adopted unanimously.
13. OTHER BUSINESS
MO 13-107 FORMATION OF A COMMUNITY CENTER PLANNING
TASK FORCE
Councilmember Clark stated representatives from various athletic
associations approached the City about their efforts to initiate a project to
build a community center for athletic/recreational activities.
Mayor Ryan stated the task force should be appointed and a plan developed
before funding is established. He is concerned that the Community Center
would only be used for sports. He noted that the City has only heard from
basketball and volleyball associations.
Councilmember Clark stated he is concerned about the size of the task force
and noted the proposal is heavy to athletics. He would like to see
representatives from the Chamber of Commerce, townhome association,
Historical Society, etc. He does not want the City running a fitness center in
the community center.
Councilmember Swanson stated he is in favor of a community center, but not
another sports complex.
Councilmember Hovland stated he wants a task force created and for them to
develop a plan for the community center. He suggested the Council set
guidelines for the task force.
Councilmember Kolb stated the task force needs to develop a plan for a
community center and present it to the Council.
Council had discussion on community center work that was completed in
1998.
City of Blaine Page 13
City Council Minutes - Final September 5, 2013
Public Services Manager Therres stated the first step is creating the task force
and finding a consultant. He stated the Council will choose who will be on
the task force and suggests one or two Councilmembers participate.
Moved by Councilmember Clark, seconded by Councilmember Kolb, that a
Blaine Community Center Planning Task Force be created and to fund the Task
Force up to $75,000 from the Capital Improvement Fund. Councilmember Clark
withdrew his motion.
Moved by Councilmember Clark, seconded by Councilmember Herbst, that the
City Manager bring back to Council, by October 3, a proposed Task Force and
a preliminary work plan.Motion adopted unanimously.
Mayor Ryan requested that staff bring back a plan that would assist the Blaine
Beyond the Yellow Ribbon group in becoming a 501(c)(3) non-profit
organization.
Councilmember Swanson asked about rebuilding tennis courts and basketball
courts in Auraelia Park. Public Services Manager Therres replied the City has
received bids and they will be reviewed at the October 3 meeting.
Councilmember Hovland requested a workshop on storm sewer drainage
issue. City Manager Arneson replied staff will meet with the homeowner on
site and discuss readjusting the manhole and grading.
14. ADJOURNMENT
Moved by Councilmember Herbst, seconded by Councilmember Bourke, that
this meeting be Adjourned. The Motion was adopted unanimously. The meeting
adjourned at 9:25 p.m.
City of Blaine Page 14
Agenda
10801 Town Square Dr.
City of Blaine Blaine MN 55449
Anoka County, Minnesota
Meeting Agenda - Final
City Council
Thursday, September 5, 2013 7:30 PM Council Chambers
Meeting Number 13-43
1. CALL TO ORDER BY THE MAYOR
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
3. ROLL CALL
4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
4.-1 MIN 13-20 CLOSED SESSION - 08/08/2013
WORKSHOP MINUTES - 08/08/2013
WORKSHOP MINUTES - 08/15/2013
CLOSED SESSION - 08/15/2013
REGULAR MINUTES - 08/15/2013
Sponsors: Cross
Attachments: Workshop Minutes 08/08/2013
Closed Session - 08/08/2013
Closed Session - 08/15/2013
Workshop Minutes 08/15/2013
Regular Minutes 08/15/2013
5. AWARDS - PRESENTATIONS - ORGANIZATIONAL BUSINESS
5.1 RECOGNITION OF FIRE CHAPLAIN DAVE REED
6. COMMUNICATIONS
7. OPEN FORUM FOR CITIZEN INPUT
Open Forum is an opportunity for citizens to present an issue or concern to City
Council. There is a maximum of fifteen minutes set aside for open forum. Each
presentation should be limited to no more than three minutes. If your item needs
follow-up from the City, staff will arrange for that follow-up and will contact you to let you
know what is being done. Thank you for coming this evening.
8. ADOPTION OF AGENDA
City of Blaine Page 1 Printed on 9/4/2013
City Council Meeting Agenda - Final September 5, 2013
9. 8:00 P.M. - PUBLIC HEARING AND ITEMS SET FOR A CERTAIN TIME
10. APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA:
All items listed under the "Consent Agenda" are considered to be routine by the City
Council and will be enacted by one motion. There will be no separate discussion of
these items unless a Councilmember or citizen so requests, in which event the item will
be removed from the Consent Agenda and considered in its normal sequence on the
agenda.
10.-1 MO 13-108 SCHEDULE OF BILLS PAID
Sponsors: Huss
Attachments: 08/09/13 Bills Paid
08/16/23 Bills Paid
08/23/13 Bills Paid
10.-2 MO 13-109 APPROVE AN INDIVIDUAL THERAPEUTIC MASSAGE LICENSE
Sponsors: Cross
10.-3 MO 13-110 APPROVE A THERAPEUTIC MASSAGE ENTERPRISE LICENSE
Sponsors: Cross
10.-4 MO 13-111 APPROVE A TOBACCO AND TOBACCO PRODUCTS LICENSE
FOR E-CIG ZONE, 10995 CLUB WEST PARKWAY, #600, BLAINE
Sponsors: Cross
10.-5 MO 13-112 APPROVE A TOBACCO AND TOBACCO PRODUCTS LICENSE
FOR LEXINGTON STOP, LLC, 8550 LEXINGTON AVENUE NE,
BLAINE
Sponsors: Cross
10.-6 MO 13-113 APPROVE PAYMENT TO HEWLETT-PACKARD COMPANY, FOR
PURCHASE OF A NETWORK SERVER.
Sponsors: Peters
10.-7 MO 13-114 APPROVE LIFT STATION #13 PUMP REPLACEMENT
Sponsors: Public Works Director Ulrich
10.-8 RES 13-137 APPROVE TEMPORARY ROAD CLOSURE OF TOWN SQUARE
DRIVE NE FOR BLAINE WORLD FEST
Sponsors: City Council
Attachments: World Fest Street Closure 2013
10.-9 RES 13-138 RECEIVE PETITION AND ORDER PUBLIC HEARING
VACATION OF DRAINAGE AND UTILITY EASEMENT
FOR THE WESTERLY 5 FEET OF THE EASTERLY 10 FEET OF LOT
13, BLOCK 2, OAK PARK ESTATES
VACATION NO. V13-04
City of Blaine Page 2 Printed on 9/4/2013
City Council Meeting Agenda - Final September 5, 2013
Sponsors: Keely
Attachments: V13-04 Oak Park Estates Location Map.pdf
V13-04 Petition Oak Park Estates.pdf
11. DEVELOPMENT BUSINESS
11.-1 RES 13-139 CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT TO ALLOW FOR AN 8-FOOT FENCE IN
THE REAR YARD ALONG 125TH AVENUE NE. 1169 124TH LANE NE.
ERIC AND LEAH HARGROVE. (CASE FILE NO. 13-0044/ELH)
Sponsors: Schafer
Attachments: Hargrove Fence - Attachments.pdf
11.-2 RES 13-140 CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT TO ALLOW UP TO 1,420 SQUARE FEET
OF GARAGE SPACE AT 12911 LEXINGTON AVENUE NE. DYLAN
GOAD. (CASE FILE NO. 13-0046/LSJ)
Sponsors: Schafer
Attachments: Goad - Attachments.pdf
11.-3 RES 13-141 PRELIMINARY PLAT APPROVAL TO SUBDIVIDE 4.35 ACRES INTO
12 SINGLE FAMILY LOTS TO BE KNOWN AS HENNUM MEADOWS
SOUTH AT 10000 JACKSON STREET NE. DAN HENNUM. (CASE
FILE NO. 13-0047/LSJ)
Sponsors: Schafer
Attachments: Hennum Meadows South - Attachments.pdf
Hennum Meadows South - Public Comments.pdf
11.-4 RES 13-142 PRELIMINARY PLAT APPROVAL TO SUBDIVIDE 5 ACRES INTO 14
SINGLE FAMILY LOTS AND ONE OUTLOT TO BE KNOWN AS
HENNUM MEADOWS NORTH AT 10132 JACKSON STREET NE. DAN
HENNUM. (CASE FILE NO. 13-0048/ELH)
Sponsors: Schafer
Attachments: Hennum Meadows North - Attachments.pdf
Hennum Meadows North - Public Comment.pdf
11.-5 RES 13-143 FINAL PLAT APPROVAL TO SUBDIVIDE 8.44 ACRES INTO 34
SINGLE FAMILY LOTS TO BE KNOWN AS THE LAKES OF
RADISSON FIFTY-SIXTH ADDITION AT 123RD LANE/MIDWAY
CIRCLE. CAPSTONE HOMES. (CASE FILE NO. 13-0049/SLK)
Sponsors: Schafer
Attachments: Lakes 56th Addition - Attachments.pdf
11.-6 RES 13-144 FINAL PLAT APPROVAL TO SUBDIVIDE 3.44 ACRES INTO 15
SINGLE FAMILY LOTS TO BE KNOWN AS HARPERS STREET
WOODS 3rd ADDITION AT HARPERS STREET/129th LANE NE.
CAPSTONE HOMES. (CASE FILE NO. 13-0050/SLK)
Sponsors: Schafer
City of Blaine Page 3 Printed on 9/4/2013
City Council Meeting Agenda - Final September 5, 2013
Attachments: Harpers St Woods 3rd - Attachments.pdf
11.-7 RES 13-145 GRANTING A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT AMENDMENT TO ALLOW
FOR A CHRISTIAN OUTDOOR MUSIC CONCERT ON JUNE 6 AND 7,
2014 AT THE NATIONAL SPORTS CENTER STADIUM AREA. KTIS
RADIO/NORTHWESTERN COLLEGE. 1700 105th AVENUE NE.
(CASE FILE NO. 13-0051/BKS)
Sponsors: Schafer
Attachments: Joyful Noise - Attachments.pdf
12. ADMINISTRATION
12.-1 RES 13-146 APPROVE A PREMISES PERMIT FOR CHARITABLE GAMBLING
FOR BLAINE’S BLAZIN 4TH, AT CLIVE’S ROADHOUSE BLAINE,
10400 BALTIMORE STREET NE, #200, BLAINE
Sponsors: Cross
12.-2 MO 13-115 MAYORAL APPOINTMENT AND COUNCIL CONFIRMATION
TO FILL A VACANCY ON THE PARK ADVISORY BOARD
IN WARD 2
Sponsors: Cross
The Following Two Items Are Related
12.3A RES 13-147 ORDER PREPARATION OF PROPOSED ASSESSMENT
FOR THE RECONSTRUCTION OF HAMLINE AVENUE FROM
EDGEWOOD ROAD TO PATRIOT LANE,
IMPROVEMENT PROJECT NO. 10-13
Sponsors: Keely
Attachments: Hamline Ave Final Assmt Map.pdf
10-13 Proposed Assessement Roll.pdf
12.3B RES 13-148 CALL FOR HEARING ON PROPOSED ASSESSMENT FOR THE
RECONSTRUCTION OF HAMLINE AVENUE FROM EDGEWOOD
ROAD TO PATRIOT LANE,
IMPROVEMENT PROJECT NO. 10-13
Attachments: Hamline Ave Final Assmt Map.pdf
10-13 Proposed Assessement Roll.pdf
The Following Two Items Are Related
12.4A RES 13-149 ORDER PREPARATION OF PROPOSED ASSESSMENT FOR
93RD LANE INDUSTRIAL PARK AREA STREET IMPROVEMENTS,
PHASE 1, IMPROVEMENT PROJECT NO. 11-16
Attachments: 93 Lane Final Assessment Map.pdf
11-16 Proposed Assessment Roll.pdf
City of Blaine Page 4 Printed on 9/4/2013
City Council Meeting Agenda - Final September 5, 2013
12.4B RES 13-150 CALL FOR HEARING ON PROPOSED ASSESSMENT FOR
93RD LANE INDUSTRIAL PARK AREA STREET IMPROVEMENTS,
PHASE 1 IMPROVEMENT PROJECT NO. 11-16.
Sponsors: Assistant City Engineer Higgins and Keely
Attachments: 93 Lane Final Assessment Map.pdf
11-16 Proposed Assessment Roll.pdf
The Following Two Items Are Related
12.5A RES 13-151 ORDER PREPARATION OF PROPOSED ASSESSMENT FOR
RECONSTRUCTION OF OAK PARK BOULEVARD/119TH AVENUE
FROM 125TH AVENUE TO JEFFERSON STREET
IMPROVEMENT PROJECT NO. 11-12
Sponsors: Keely
Attachments: 11-12 Order&Call Roll.pdf
11-12 Assessment Map.pdf
12.5B RES 13-152 CALL FOR HEARING ON PROPOSED ASSESSMENT FOR
RECONSTRUCTION OF OAK PARK BOULEVARD/119TH AVENUE
FROM 125TH AVENUE TO JEFFERSON STREET
IMPROVEMENT PROJECT NO. 11-12
Sponsors: Keely and Assistant City Engineer Schluender
Attachments: 11-12 Order&Call Roll.pdf
11-12 Assessment Map.pdf
12.-6 RES 13-153 ADJUSTING CERTAIN TAX LEVIES FOR BONDED INDEBTEDNESS
FOR FISCAL YEAR 2014
Sponsors: Huss
12.-7 RES 13-154 CERTIFY PROPOSED GENERAL FUND BUDGET AND TAX LEVY
FOR FISCAL YEAR 2014
Sponsors: Huss
12.-8 RES 13-155 ESTABLISHING PUBLIC HEARING DATES FOR THE PROPOSED
GENERAL FUND BUDGET AND TAX LEVY
Sponsors: Huss
13. OTHER BUSINESS
14. ADJOURNMENT
City of Blaine Page 5 Printed on 9/4/2013
Get email alerts for Blaine
A daily email when new agendas and minutes are posted.