City Council
Regular MeetingBlaine, MN · January 2, 2014
Minutes
10801 Town Square Dr.
City of Blaine Blaine MN 55449
Anoka County, Minnesota
Minutes - Final
City Council
Mayor Tom Ryan,
Councilmember Wes Hovland,
Councilmember Dick Swanson,
Councilmember Dave Clark,
Mayor Pro Tem Mike Bourke,
Councilmember Katherine Kolb,
Councilmember Russ Herbst
Thursday, January 2, 2014 7:30 PM Council Chambers
Meeting Number 14-02
1. CALL TO ORDER BY THE MAYOR
The meeting was called to order at 7:33 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, Police Chief/Safety Services Manager; Jean Keely,
City Engineer; Roark Haver, Communications Technician; Al Thorp, Senior
Engineering Technician; Jane Cross, City Clerk; and Recording Secretary
Linda Dahlquist.
Present: 7 - Mayor Ryan, Councilmember Hovland, Councilmember Swanson,
Councilmember Clark, Mayor Pro Tem Bourke, Councilmember Kolb and
Councilmember Herbst
4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
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4.1 MIN 14-06 MEETING MINUTES
WORKSHOP 12-12-13
TRUTH IN TAXATION 12-12-13
Sponsors: Cross
Attachments: 121213wk.doc
121213TNT.doc
Approved
Aye: 6 - Mayor Ryan, Councilmember Hovland, Councilmember Swanson,
Councilmember Clark, Mayor Pro Tem Bourke and Councilmember
Herbst
Abstain: 1 - Councilmember Kolb
5. AWARDS - PRESENTATIONS - ORGANIZATIONAL BUSINESS
5.1 PROC 14-01 EAGLE SCOUT TYLER DEAN PASK
Mayor Ryan announced Tyler Dean Pask received his Eagle Scout Award.
Informational: no action required
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5.2 MO 14-002 DESIGNATE OFFICIAL CITY DEPOSITORIES FOR 2014
Sponsors: Huss
Finance Director Huss stated Minnesota statues require the City to
designate primary banking services providers. He stated 21st Century
Bank has served as Blaine’s primary bank since 2008. He noted the
City’s senior housing accounts are on deposit with Village Bank and
US Bank is used as a depository for certain investment transactions.
Approved
Aye: 7 - Mayor Ryan, Councilmember Hovland, Councilmember Swanson,
Councilmember Clark, Mayor Pro Tem Bourke, Councilmember Kolb and
Councilmember Herbst
5.3 MO 14-001 DESIGNATE OFFICIAL NEWSPAPER FOR 2014
Sponsors: Arneson
City Manager Arneson stated State law requires the Council to
designate a single newspaper as its official newspaper. He stated a
proposal was received from Blaine-Spring Lake Park Life and the
Anoka County Record.
Approved
Aye: 7 - Mayor Ryan, Councilmember Hovland, Councilmember Swanson,
Councilmember Clark, Mayor Pro Tem Bourke, Councilmember Kolb and
Councilmember Herbst
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5.4 MO 14-003 APPOINTMENT OF LIAISONS TO VARIOUS BOARDS
AND COMMISSIONS
Sponsors: Arneson
Appointment of Mayor Pro Tem (Councilmember Hovland 2013).
Mayor Ryan announced the appointment of Councilmember Bourke as 2014
Mayor Pro Tem.
Appointment of President and Vice President of Blaine EDA (Mayor Ryan
and Councilmember Hovland Respectively 2013 Appointees).
Mayor Ryan announced the appointments of Mayor Ryan and Councilmember
Bourke as 2014 President and Vice President of Blaine EDA.
Appointments to the Senior Citizen Advisory Council (Mayor Ryan and
Councilmember Swanson 2013. Liaisons).
Mayor Ryan announced the appointments for the Senior Citizen Advisory
Council are Mayor Ryan and Councilmember Swanson 2014 Liaisons.
Appointments of Liaison to the Natural Resources Conservation Board
(Councilmembers Clark, Kolb, and Swanson 2013 Liaisons).
Mayor Ryan announced the appointments of liaison to the Natural Resource
Conservation Board are Councilmembers Clark, Kolb, and Swanson 2014
Liaisons.
Appointments of Liaison to the Special Board of Review - 1 per Council
District (Councilmembers Swanson, Bourke, and Herbst 2013 Liaisons).
Mayor Ryan announced the appointments of liaison to the Special Board of
Review - 1 per Council District are Councilmembers Hovland, Clark, and
Kolb 2014 Liaisons.
Appointment of Liaison to the Coon Creek Watershed Board (Councilmember
Hovland 2013 Liaison).
Mayor Ryan announced the appointment of liaison to the Coon Creek
Watershed Board is Councilmember Hovland 2014 Liaison.
Appointment of Liaison to the Rice Creek Watershed Board (Councilmember
Herbst 2013 Liaison).
Mayor Ryan announced the appointment of liaison to the Rice Creek
Watershed Board is Councilmember Herbst 2014 Liaison.
Appointments of Liaison to Anoka County Joint Law Enforcement Council
(Mayor Ryan and Police Chief Olson 2013 Liaisons).
Mayor Ryan announced the appointments of liaison to Anoka County Joint
Law Enforcement Council are Mayor Ryan and Police Chief Olson 2014
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Liaisons.
Appointments of Liaison to Anoka County Board of Commissioners
(Councilmembers Herbst, Bourke, Hovland 2013 Liaisons).
Mayor Ryan announced there will be no liaison appointments for 2014 to the
Anoka County Board.
Appointments of Liaison to Anoka County - Blaine Airport Advisory
Committee (Mayor Ryan and City Manager Clark Arneson 2013 Liaisons).
Mayor Ryan announced the appointments of liaisons to Anoka County -
Blaine Airport Advisory Committee are Mayor Ryan and City Manager Clark
Arneson 2014 Liaisons.
Appointment of Liaison to the Fogerty Arena Board of Directors
(Councilmember Clark 2013 Liaison).
Mayor Ryan announced the appointment of liaison to the Fogerty Arena
Board of Directors is Councilmember Clark 2014 Liaison.
Appointment of Liaison to the North Metro Telecommunications Commission
(Councilmembers Swanson and Herbst 2013 Liaison).
Mayor Ryan announced the appointment of liaison to the North Metro
Telecommunications Commission is Councilmembers Swanson and Herbst
2014 Liaison.
Appointment of Liaison to the Spring Lake Park Firefighters Relief
Association Board of Trustees (Councilmember Swanson and Herbst 2013
Liaison).
Mayor Ryan announced the appointment of liaison to the Spring Lake Park
Firefighters Relief Association Board of Trustees is Councilmembers
Swanson and Herbst 2014 Liaison.
Appointments of Liaison for the 35W Corridor Coalition (Councilmember
Swanson and City Manager Arneson 2013 Liaisons, Councilmember Hovland
- Alternate).
Mayor Ryan announced the appointments of liaison for the 35W Corridor
Coalition are Councilmember Swanson and City Manager Arneson 2014
Liaisons, and Councilmember Herbst - Alternate.
Appointments of Member and Alternate to NorthStar Corridor Development
Authority (Mayor Ryan and City Manager Arneson - Alternate 2013
Liaisons).
Mayor Ryan announced the appointments of Member and Alternate to
NorthStar Corridor Development Authority are Mayor Ryan and City
Manager Arneson - Alternate 2014 Liaisons.
Appointment of Liaison for the Twin Cities Gateway (Councilmember
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Swanson 2013 Liaison).
Mayor Ryan announced the appointment of liaison for the Twin Cities
Gateway is Councilmember Swanson 2014 Liaison.
Approved
5.5 RES 14-021 MISSION STATEMENT AFFIRMING COUNCIL/STAFF
RESPONSIBILITIES
Sponsors: Arneson
Mayor Ryan stated the mission of the City of Blaine is to provide
on-going, quality municipal services and to bring about quality and
balanced residential and commercial/industrial development through
the teamwork of the City Council, City Commissions, City staff, and
residents.
Adopted
Aye: 7 - Mayor Ryan, Councilmember Hovland, Councilmember Swanson,
Councilmember Clark, Mayor Pro Tem Bourke, Councilmember Kolb and
Councilmember Herbst
6. COMMUNICATIONS
None.
7. OPEN FORUM FOR CITIZEN INPUT
Mayor Ryan opened the Open Forum at 7:39 p.m.
There being no input, Mayor Ryan closed the Open Forum at 7:39 p.m.
8. ADOPTION OF AGENDA
9. 8:00 P.M. - PUBLIC HEARING AND ITEMS SET FOR A CERTAIN TIME
Moved on the agenda to follow agenda item 10.3.
10. APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA:
Councilmember Kolb requested the removal of Consent Agenda item 10.3.
Approval of the Consent Agenda
Adopted the Consent Agenda
Aye: 7 - Mayor Ryan, Councilmember Hovland, Councilmember Swanson,
Councilmember Clark, Mayor Pro Tem Bourke, Councilmember Kolb and
Councilmember Herbst
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10.1 MO 14-010 SCHEDULE OF BILLS PAID
Sponsors: Huss
Attachments: 12/13/13 Bills Paid
12/20/13 Bills Paid
Approved
10.2 RES 14-002 RECEIVE PETITION AND ORDER PUBLIC HEARING
VACATION OF DRAINAGE AND UTILITY EASEMENT
THE WESTERLY 5 FEET OF LOT 13, BLOCK 2,
THE LAKES OF RADISSON 18TH ADDITION
VACATION NO. V13-05
Sponsors: Keely
Attachments: V13-05 Petition .pdf
V13-05 Location Map
Adopted
10.4 MO 14-005 APPROVE OPERATING AGREEMENT WITH RISE INC.
FOR WORKER TO PERFORM CUSTODIAL SERVICES
FOR THE CITY OF BLAINE FOR 2014
Sponsors: Therres
Attachments: 2014 Contract.pdf
Approved
10.5 MO 14-006 APPROVE POLICE CSO TRUCK BUILDUP
Sponsors: Ulrich
Approved
10.6 MO 14-007 APPROVE INDIVIDUAL THERAPEUTIC MASSAGE
LICENSES
Sponsors: Cross
Attachments: 2014 Individual Massage List
Approved
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10.7 MO 14-008 APPROVE WATER TOWER LEASE WITH NEXTERA
WIRELESS, LLC
Sponsors: Huss
Attachments: Nextera Water Tower Lease
Approved
10.8 MO 14-012 APPROVE A TOBACCO AND TOBACCO PRODUCTS
LICENSE RENEWAL FOR HOT MARKET BLAINE,
10519 UNIVERSITY AVENUE NE, BLAINE
Sponsors: Cross
Approved
10.3 RES 14-003 RECEIVE PETITION AND ORDER PUBLIC HEARING
VACATION OF STREET RIGHT-OF-WAY FOR
THE LAKES PARKWAY AS DEDICATED IN THE LAKES
OF RADISSON TWENTIETH ADDITION
VACATION NO. V13-06
Sponsors: Keely
Attachments: petition.pdf
vacation 13-06.pdf
(AI 10.3)
Moved by Councilmember Kolb, seconded by Councilmember Clark, that
Resolution 14-003, “Receive Petition and Order Public Hearing Vacation of
Street Right-of-Way for The Lakes Parkway as Dedicated in the Lakes of
Radisson Twentieth Addition,” be approved.
Councilmember Kolb commented that this resolution is out of order. City
Engineer Keely stated this resolution is for accepting the petition and setting
the public hearing date for a month from now.
Councilmember Clark requested agenda item 10.3 be considered after agenda
item 11.5C.
Councilmember Kolb withdrew her motion.
11. DEVELOPMENT BUSINESS
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11.1 RES 14-005 GRANTING A WAIVER OF PLATTING TO ADJUST THE
LOT LINE BETWEEN THE TWO PROPERTIES BY FIVE
(5) FEET BETWEEN 3106 AND 3122 117th AVENUE NE.
NATHAN RAICH. (CASE FILE NO. 13-0062/SLK)
Sponsors: Schafer
Attachments: Raich Waiver - Attachments
Planning Director Schafer stated the applicant owns the two adjacent
parcels at 3106 (Parcel A) and 3122 (Parcel B) on 117th Avenue NE
and would like to construct a new home on Parcel B that would need
an additional 5 feet of lot width. He stated the applicant is requesting
to adjust the common property line 5 feet further west.
Adopted
Aye: 7 - Mayor Ryan, Councilmember Hovland, Councilmember Swanson,
Councilmember Clark, Mayor Pro Tem Bourke, Councilmember Kolb and
Councilmember Herbst
11.2 RES 14-006 GRANTING A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT TO
OPERATE A 2,640 SQUARE FOOT VETERINARY
HOSPITAL IN A B-2 (REGIONAL COMMERCIAL)
ZONING DISTRICT AT 1500 125th AVENUE NE. ROSS
ELTON. (CASE FILE NO. 13-0063/LSJ)
Sponsors: Schafer
Attachments: CUP_Vet Hospital - Attachments
Planning Director Schafer stated the applicant is proposing to open a
new veterinary clinic on the southeast corner of Aberdeen Street and
125th Avenue. He noted tenant space will take over the gas station
on the west side of the building.
Ross Elton, 439 Carol Lane, Shoreview, stated the veterinary clinic will
be a full service veterinary hospital for small animals. He noted that
there will not be boarding of animals in the clinic.
Adopted
Aye: 7 - Mayor Ryan, Councilmember Hovland, Councilmember Swanson,
Councilmember Clark, Mayor Pro Tem Bourke, Councilmember Kolb and
Councilmember Herbst
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11.3 RES 14-007 GRANTING A COMPREHENSIVE PLAN LAND USE
AMENDMENT FROM NC (NEIGHBORHOOD
COMMERCIAL) TO L-MDR (LOW/MEDIUM DENSITY
RESIDENTIAL) FOR A 4.63 ACRE PARCEL AT HARPERS
STREET/LAKES PARKWAY. GORHAM DEVELOPMENT,
LLC. (CASE FILE NO. 13-0060/SLK)
Sponsors: Schafer
Attachments: Comp Plan_Gorham - Attachments
Comp Plan_Gorham - Public Comments
(AI 11.3)
Moved by Councilmember Swanson, seconded by Councilmember Clark, that
Resolution 14-007, “Granting a Comprehensive Plan Land Use Amendment
From NC (Neighborhood Commercial) to L-MDR (Low/Medium Density
Residential) for a 4.63 Acre Parcel at Harpers Street/Lakes Parkway. Gorham
Development, LLC.,” be approved.
Planning Director Schafer stated the developer is requesting to change the
land use to L-MDR (Low/Medium Density Residential). He commented the
change would allow a residential development of 3-10 units per acre, which
would be consistent with the housing along Lakes Parkway.
Councilmember Herbst commented that he has talked with residents who
want to keep the three properties zoned commercial. He suggested one of the
properties stay zoned commercial and the other two rezoned.
City Manager Arneson stated the developers have paid taxes for 10 years with
no commercial interest in the properties and the developers would like to
rezone the properties in order to move on.
Don Kveton, Village Bank, stated the bank owns two of the properties, which
had come back to the bank. He stated for sale signs have been posted for
years with no response. He noted this area is not a good commercial area.
John Rask, Hans Hagen Homes, stated his company owns the property
adjacent to the lake. He noted the property is surrounded by residential
homes. He stated the nature of the neighborhood has changed since it was first
planned and approved. He noted commercial zoning has a compatibility issue
with the neighborhood and density issue to support commercial. He also
noted that commercial developments are noisy and could not compete in this
location.
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Councilmember Kolb stated she would like to see something negotiated. She
commented she is concerned about the park’s integrity.
Councilmember Bourke commented the two northern lots have a natural
progression into the neighborhood and the south lot borders the beach.
Planning Director Schafer noted that the proposed homes are single-family
detached homes.
Councilmember Bourke asked if the City has to follow through on the
development’s master plan. City Attorney Sweeney replied the City does not
have a legal responsibility and may reconsider the plan that was approved
years ago.
Councilmember Kolb asked if the property next to the beach still has access
rights. Planning Director Schafer replied it would with Council’s approval.
Councilmember Swanson asked about the original plan’s density. Planning
Director Schafer replied the density was planned for 3,700 homes and after
the park plan of 3,300; but will probably end up at 2,700.
Councilmember Herbst asked if the Council has any legal obligation. City
Attorney Sweeney replied it is within the Council’s discretion.
Councilmember Clark asked if the motions are under a legal timeframe.
Planning Director Schafer replied each motion has its own timeframe due to
the three applications. He noted 11.3 have been extended to February 10,
2014; and 11.4 and 11.5 can be extended. He commented if agreement is not
reached tonight, the items can be brought back to the Council.
Councilmember Clark commented he has received emails from concerned
residents that are against the zoning change. He noted that the City is not in
the position to purchase the properties. He commented maybe the master
association could consider purchasing the properties.
Council discussion ensued on the three properties.
Councilmember Herbst suggested postponing agenda items 10.3, 11.3, 11.4,
11.5A, 11.5B and 11.5C to February 6, 2014 Council meeting.
Councilmember Bourke stated he is concerned about density and the parcels’
development.
Councilmember Kolb is concerned about the park berms and trail access.
Councilmember Herbst stated he wants to give the association time to
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consider purchasing the property to the south. He suggested waiving permit
fees and park dedication fees.
Mayor Ryan commented he would not advise an investor to purchase the
properties. He commented the developer has put a lot of money into the
properties.
Councilmember Swanson commented commercial will not work in this area.
He commented he would like to see what the impacts to the beach would be
with a commercial development and a residential development.
Councilmember Hovland commented he agrees with postponing the motions.
He is concerned with the south property and its proximity to the beach.
Councilmember Clark commented the City cannot subsidize the development.
Councilmember Swanson withdrew his motion.
Postponed
Aye: 6 - Councilmember Hovland, Councilmember Swanson, Councilmember
Clark, Mayor Pro Tem Bourke, Councilmember Kolb and Councilmember
Herbst
Nay: 1 - Mayor Ryan
11.4 RES 14-008 GRANTING A COMPREHENSIVE PLAN LAND USE
AMENDMENT FROM NC (NEIGHBORHOOD
COMMERCIAL) TO L-MDR (LOW/MEDIUM DENSITY
RESIDENTIAL) FOR A 4.43 ACRE PARCEL AT HARPERS
STREET/LAKES PARKWAY. DONALD
KVETON/VILLAGE BANK. (CASE FILE NO. 13-0064/SLK)
Sponsors: Schafer
Attachments: Comp Plan_Kveton - Attachments
Comp Plan_Kveton - Public Comments
Postponed
Aye: 5 - Councilmember Hovland, Councilmember Clark, Mayor Pro Tem Bourke,
Councilmember Kolb and Councilmember Herbst
Nay: 2 - Mayor Ryan and Councilmember Swanson
The Following Three Items are Related
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11.5A RES 14-009 GRANTING A COMPREHENSIVE LAND USE PLAN
AMENDMENT FROM NC (NEIGHBORHOOD
COMMERCIAL) TO L-MDR (LOW/MEDIUM DENSITY
RESIDENTIAL) FOR AN 8.54 ACRE PARCEL AT
HARPERS STREET/LAKES PARKWAY. HANS HAGEN
HOMES, INC. (CASE FILE NO. 13-0065/SLK)
Sponsors: Schafer
Attachments: Lakes 58th - Attachments
Lakes 58th - Public Comments
Postponed
Aye: 5 - Councilmember Hovland, Councilmember Clark, Mayor Pro Tem Bourke,
Councilmember Kolb and Councilmember Herbst
Nay: 2 - Mayor Ryan and Councilmember Swanson
11.5 RES 14-010 GRANTING PRELIMINARY PLAT APPROVAL TO
B SUBDIVIDE 8.54 ACRES INTO 30 SINGLE FAMILY LOTS
AND ONE OUTLOT TO BE KNOWN AS THE LAKES OF
RADISSON FIFTY-EIGHTH ADDITION AT HARPERS
STREET/LAKES PARKWAY. HANS HAGEN HOMES, INC.
(CASE FILE NO. 13-0065/SLK)
Sponsors: Schafer
Attachments: Lakes 58th_Plat - Attachments
Lakes 58th_Plat - Public Comments
Postponed
Aye: 5 - Councilmember Hovland, Councilmember Clark, Mayor Pro Tem Bourke,
Councilmember Kolb and Councilmember Herbst
Nay: 2 - Mayor Ryan and Councilmember Swanson
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11.5 RES 14-011 GRANTING A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT TO ALLOW
C FOR CONSTRUCTION OF 30 SINGLE FAMILY HOMES
IN A DF (DEVELOPMENT FLEX) ZONING DISTRICT AT
HARPERS STREET/LAKES PARKWAY. HANS HAGEN
HOMES, INC. (CASE FILE NO. 13-0065/SLK)
Sponsors: Schafer
Attachments: Lakes 58th CUP_Attachments
Lakes 58th CUP_Public Comments
Postponed
Aye: 5 - Councilmember Hovland, Councilmember Clark, Mayor Pro Tem Bourke,
Councilmember Kolb and Councilmember Herbst
Nay: 2 - Mayor Ryan and Councilmember Swanson
APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA:
RES 14-003 RECEIVE PETITION AND ORDER PUBLIC HEARING
VACATION OF STREET RIGHT-OF-WAY FOR
THE LAKES PARKWAY AS DEDICATED IN THE LAKES
OF RADISSON TWENTIETH ADDITION
VACATION NO. V13-06
Sponsors: Keely
Attachments: petition.pdf
vacation 13-06.pdf
Postponed
Aye: 5 - Councilmember Hovland, Councilmember Clark, Mayor Pro Tem Bourke,
Councilmember Kolb and Councilmember Herbst
Nay: 2 - Mayor Ryan and Councilmember Swanson
8:00 P.M. - PUBLIC HEARING AND ITEMS SET FOR A CERTAIN TIME
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9.1 RES 14-001 AUTHORIZE USE OF CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT FUND
PRINCIPAL
Sponsors: Huss
Finance Director Huss stated this public hearing is to consider the adoption of
a resolution authorizing an inter-fund loan from the Capital Improvement
Fund (CIF) to the Parks Development Fund to assist in the financing of the
construction of the Lexington Athletic Complex (LAC). He noted there is
$7,000,000 available for inter-fund loans and the resolution authorizes use of
up to $4,000,000 to be used for the LAC project.
Mayor Ryan opened the Public Hearing at 8:55 p.m.
Mayor Ryan closed the Public Hearing at 8:56 p.m.
Adopted
Aye: 7- Mayor Ryan, Councilmember Hovland, Councilmember Swanson,
Councilmember Clark, Mayor Pro Tem Bourke, Councilmember Kolb and
Councilmember Herbst
12. ADMINISTRATION
The Following Two Items are Scheduled for First Reading
12.1 ORD 14-2276 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 42, ARTICLE II,
TOBACCO; DIVISION 2, LICENSE; SEC. 42-63 FEES
FIRST READING
Sponsors: Cross
City Clerk Cross stated the license fees were removed from individual
ordinances and put on the Appendix D, Fee Schedule; although it was
inadvertently not removed from the tobacco ordinance.
Introduced, Read, and Placed on File for Second Reading
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12.2 ORD 14-2277 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ARTICLE III, OFFICERS
AND EMPLOYEES, DIVISION 2, CODE OF ETHICS, SEC.
2-93. SCOPE OF PERSONS COVERED, OF THE
MUNICPAL CODE OF THE CITY OF BLAINE
FIRST READING
Sponsors: Cross
City Clerk Cross stated the City’s Code of Ethics has been updated.
Councilmember Clark suggested removing specific titles from the Code of
Ethics and using more general titles such as city manager, department
managers, city attorney, chief, directors and city clerk. Having Council
consensus, City Clerk Cross stated she would incorporate the amendments
prior to bringing the item back for second reading.
Introduced, Read, and Placed on File for Second Reading
12.3 RES 14-012 APPROVE PARKING RESTRICTIONS ON VARIOUS
STREETS WITHIN THE CITY OF BLAINE
Sponsors: Keely
Attachments: Location Map 1.pdf
Location Map 2.pdf
Location Map 3.pdf
Location Map 4.pdf
Location Map 5.pdf
Location Map 6.pdf
Location Map 7.pdf
Location Map 8.pdf
Location Map 9.pdf
Location Map 10.pdf
Location Map 11.pdf
City Engineer Keely stated installation of regulatory stop, yield and parking
restrictions signs require authorization by Council. She stated staff
recommends the existing parking restrictions be approved per the resolution.
She noted that some of the parking restriction signs are already in place.
Councilmember Swanson requested Ball Road be removed from the list. He
would like to wait until Walmart is resolved.
Amended
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Aye: 7 - Mayor Ryan, Councilmember Hovland, Councilmember Swanson,
Councilmember Clark, Mayor Pro Tem Bourke, Councilmember Kolb and
Councilmember Herbst
Adopted As Amended
Aye: 7 - Mayor Ryan, Councilmember Hovland, Councilmember Swanson,
Councilmember Clark, Mayor Pro Tem Bourke, Councilmember Kolb and
Councilmember Herbst
12.4 RES 14-013 APPROVE PARKING RESTRICTIONS ON THE EAST
SIDE OF UNIVERSITY AVENUE (CSAH 51) FROM 109TH
AVENUE (CSAH 12) TO 125TH AVENUE (CSAH 14)
Sponsors: Keely
Attachments: University Ave No Parking.pdf
City Engineer Keely stated in the summer of 2014 Anoka County will
reconstruct University Avenue (CSAH 51) from 109th Avenue (CSAH
12) to 125th Avenue (CSAH 14). She stated the proposed
improvements do not provide areas for parking on University Avenue;
therefore, parking restrictions are required to receive State Aid
approval of the construction plans.
Adopted
Aye: 7 - Mayor Ryan, Councilmember Hovland, Councilmember Swanson,
Councilmember Clark, Mayor Pro Tem Bourke, Councilmember Kolb and
Councilmember Herbst
12.5 RES 14-014 APPROVE PARKING RESTRICTIONS ON THE SOUTH
SIDE OF 113TH AVENUE FROM PRESIDENT DRIVE TO
JEFFERSON STREET
Sponsors: Keely
Attachments: no parking 113TH
City Engineer Keely stated a resident on the north side of 113th
Avenue requested parking restrictions on the south side of 113th
Avenue from Presidents Drive to Jefferson Street during school hours
and the two property owners on the south side agree with the request.
Adopted
Aye: 7 - Mayor Ryan, Councilmember Hovland, Councilmember Swanson,
Councilmember Clark, Mayor Pro Tem Bourke, Councilmember Kolb and
Councilmember Herbst
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12.10 RES 14-004 APPROVE A PREMISES PERMIT FOR CHARITABLE
GAMBLING FOR THE HAM LAKE AREA CHAMBER OF
COMMERCE, AT BLUZY’S ROADSIDE GRILL, 12530
ULYSSES STREET NE, BLAINE
Sponsors: Cross
Attachments: Blaine Municode doc from City of Blaine
Ham Lake COC Lease LG215 Bluzys
Ham Lake COC Letter to Foundation 9-24-13
Ham Lake COC October 17 2013 BoD Minutes
Ham Lake COC presentation to city of blaine jan 2014
Majestic Oaks DKM Info
2014 LIST public.doc
City Clerk Cross stated the Ham Lake Area Chamber of Commerce is
requesting a permit to allow charitable gambling to be conducted at Bluzy’s
Roadside Grill.
Councilmember Swanson asked if the owner knows and understands the
charitable gambling ordinance. City Clerk Cross stated yes, the owner is
aware of the ordinance.
Councilmember Clark stated Bluzy’s owner has a written agreement with the
Ham Lake Area Chamber of Commerce that states all the proceeds generated
at Bluzy’s would be earmarked for Blaine residents.
Wendy Renner, 1207 Constance Boulevard, Ham Lake, Ham Lake Area
Chamber of Commerce, stated their written agreement states the funds go to
Majestic Oaks DKM (Derek Kuduk Memorial) Community Foundation to be
used for scholarships to Blaine High School students in the golf league and
their families.
Councilmember Clark suggested postponing Resolution 14-004 in order to
review the lease agreement and the ordinance and bring back to the Council
meeting on January 16, 2014.
Rick Vanyo, Chairman, Majestic Oaks DKM Community Foundation, stated
the foundation gives 10-15 scholarships annually.
City Attorney Sweeney clarified that the premise permit holder designates
where the funds go, not the premises owner.
Postponed
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Aye: 7 - Mayor Ryan, Councilmember Hovland, Councilmember Swanson,
Councilmember Clark, Mayor Pro Tem Bourke, Councilmember Kolb and
Councilmember Herbst
12.6 RES 14-015 AMEND 2013 BUDGET
Sponsors: Huss
Finance Director Huss stated staff is requesting re-appropriation of
$75,000 in the 2013 budget from Police patrol wages to Building
Inspection wages.
Adopted
Aye: 7 - Mayor Ryan, Councilmember Hovland, Councilmember Swanson,
Councilmember Clark, Mayor Pro Tem Bourke, Councilmember Kolb and
Councilmember Herbst
12.7 RES 14-016 ADOPT 2014 CAPITAL EQUIPMENT BUDGET
Sponsors: Huss
Attachments: Proposed 2014 Capital & Equipment Budget
Finance Director Huss stated it is customary to fund capital purchases
from undesignated General Fund reserves, but for 2014 staff will
examine the feasibility and cost-effectiveness of issuing a Certificate
of Indebtedness. He noted the five-year outlook for Capital Equipment
indicates consistent expenditures each year.
Adopted
Aye: 7 - Mayor Ryan, Councilmember Hovland, Councilmember Swanson,
Councilmember Clark, Mayor Pro Tem Bourke, Councilmember Kolb and
Councilmember Herbst
12.8 RES 14-017 ADOPT 2014 STORM DRAINAGE UTILITY FUND
BUDGET
Sponsors: Huss
Attachments: 2014 Proposed Storm Drainage Utility Budget
Finance Director Huss stated the proposed budget includes operating
revenues and operating expenses. He stated staff recommends no
fee adjustment for 2014. He noted that there may be a fee
adjustment in 2015.
Adopted
Aye: 7 - Mayor Ryan, Councilmember Hovland, Councilmember Swanson,
Councilmember Clark, Mayor Pro Tem Bourke, Councilmember Kolb and
Councilmember Herbst
Referred
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12.9 RES 14-018 ADOPT 2014 REFUSE UTILITY FUND BUDGET
Sponsors: Huss
Attachments: Refuse Fund Narrative 2014.pdf
Finance Director Huss stated staff recommends adjusting the
sanitation utility fee to $0.75 per quarter for all levels of service for
2014.
Adopted
Aye: 7 - Mayor Ryan, Councilmember Hovland, Councilmember Swanson,
Councilmember Clark, Mayor Pro Tem Bourke, Councilmember Kolb and
Councilmember Herbst
RES 14-004 APPROVE A PREMISES PERMIT FOR CHARITABLE
GAMBLING FOR THE HAM LAKE AREA CHAMBER OF
COMMERCE, AT BLUZY’S ROADSIDE GRILL, 12530
ULYSSES STREET NE, BLAINE
Sponsors: Cross
Attachments: Blaine Municode doc from City of Blaine
Ham Lake COC Lease LG215 Bluzys
Ham Lake COC Letter to Foundation 9-24-13
Ham Lake COC October 17 2013 BoD Minutes
Ham Lake COC presentation to city of blaine jan 2014
Majestic Oaks DKM Info
2014 LIST public.doc
Moved to follow agenda item 12.5.
13. OTHER BUSINESS
Councilmember Clark requested staff schedule a Workshop to discuss The
Lakes development.
14. ADJOURNMENT
Adjourned
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10801 Town Square Dr.
City of Blaine Blaine MN 55449
Anoka County, Minnesota
Meeting Agenda - Final-revised
City Council
Thursday, January 2, 2014 7:30 PM Council Chambers
The Agenda was revised to move item 12.10 off of the Consent Agenda and place it
under Administration.
Meeting Number 14-02
1. CALL TO ORDER BY THE MAYOR
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
3. ROLL CALL
4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
4.1 MIN 14-06 MEETING MINUTES
WORKSHOP 12-12-13
TRUTH IN TAXATION 12-12-13
Sponsors: Cross
Attachments: 121213wk.doc
121213TNT.doc
5. AWARDS - PRESENTATIONS - ORGANIZATIONAL BUSINESS
5.1 PROC 14-01 EAGLE SCOUT TYLER DEAN PASK
5.2 MO 14-002 DESIGNATE OFFICIAL CITY DEPOSITORIES FOR 2014
Sponsors: Huss
5.3 MO 14-001 DESIGNATE OFFICIAL NEWSPAPER FOR 2014
Sponsors: City Manager Arneson
5.4 MO 14-003 APPOINTMENT OF LIAISONS TO VARIOUS BOARDS AND
COMMISSIONS
Sponsors: City Manager Arneson
5.5 RES 14-021 MISSION STATEMENT AFFIRMING COUNCIL/STAFF
RESPONSIBILITIES
Sponsors: City Manager Arneson
6. COMMUNICATIONS
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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
9. 8:00 P.M. - PUBLIC HEARING AND ITEMS SET FOR A CERTAIN TIME
9.1 RES 14-001 AUTHORIZE USE OF CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT FUND PRINCIPAL
Sponsors: Huss
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 14-010 SCHEDULE OF BILLS PAID
Sponsors: Huss
Attachments: 12/13/13 Bills Paid
12/20/13 Bills Paid
10.2 RES 14-002 RECEIVE PETITION AND ORDER PUBLIC HEARING
VACATION OF DRAINAGE AND UTILITY EASEMENT
THE WESTERLY 5 FEET OF LOT 13, BLOCK 2,
THE LAKES OF RADISSON 18TH ADDITION
VACATION NO. V13-05
Sponsors: Keely
Attachments: V13-05 Petition .pdf
V13-05 Location Map
10.3 RES 14-003 RECEIVE PETITION AND ORDER PUBLIC HEARING
VACATION OF STREET RIGHT-OF-WAY FOR
THE LAKES PARKWAY AS DEDICATED IN THE LAKES OF
RADISSON TWENTIETH ADDITION
VACATION NO. V13-06
Sponsors: Keely
Attachments: petition.pdf
vacation 13-06.pdf
10.4 MO 14-005 APPROVE OPERATING AGREEMENT WITH RISE INC. FOR
WORKER TO PERFORM CUSTODIAL SERVICES FOR THE CITY OF
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BLAINE FOR 2014
Sponsors: Therres
Attachments: 2014 Contract.pdf
10.5 MO 14-006 APPROVE POLICE CSO TRUCK BUILDUP
Sponsors: Public Works Director Ulrich
10.6 MO 14-007 APPROVE INDIVIDUAL THERAPEUTIC MASSAGE LICENSES
Sponsors: Cross
Attachments: 2014 Individual Massage List
10.7 MO 14-008 APPROVE WATER TOWER LEASE WITH NEXTERA WIRELESS, LLC
Sponsors: Huss
Attachments: Nextera Water Tower Lease
10.8 MO 14-011 APPROVE A TOBACCO AND TOBACCO PRODUCTS
LICENSE RENEWAL FOR HOT MARKET BLAINE,
10519 UNIVERSITY AVENUE NE, BLAINE
Sponsors: Cross
11. DEVELOPMENT BUSINESS
11.1 RES 14-005 GRANTING A WAIVER OF PLATTING TO ADJUST THE LOT LINE
BETWEEN THE TWO PROPERTIES BY FIVE (5) FEET BETWEEN
3106 AND 3122 117th AVENUE NE. NATHAN RAICH. (CASE FILE NO.
13-0062/SLK)
Sponsors: Schafer
Attachments: Raich Waiver - Attachments
11.2 RES 14-006 GRANTING A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT TO OPERATE A 2,640
SQUARE FOOT VETERINARY HOSPITAL IN A B-2 (REGIONAL
COMMERCIAL) ZONING DISTRICT AT 1500 125th AVENUE NE.
ROSS ELTON. (CASE FILE NO. 13-0063/LSJ)
Sponsors: Schafer
Attachments: CUP_Vet Hospital - Attachments
11.3 RES 14-007 GRANTING A COMPREHENSIVE PLAN LAND USE AMENDMENT
FROM NC (NEIGHBORHOOD COMMERCIAL) TO L-MDR
(LOW/MEDIUM DENSITY RESIDENTIAL) FOR A 4.63 ACRE PARCEL
AT HARPERS STREET/LAKES PARKWAY. GORHAM
DEVELOPMENT, LLC. (CASE FILE NO. 13-0060/SLK)
Sponsors: Schafer
Attachments: Comp Plan_Gorham - Attachments
Comp Plan_Gorham - Public Comments
11.4 RES 14-008 GRANTING A COMPREHENSIVE PLAN LAND USE AMENDMENT
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FROM NC (NEIGHBORHOOD COMMERCIAL) TO L-MDR
(LOW/MEDIUM DENSITY RESIDENTIAL) FOR A 4.43 ACRE PARCEL
AT HARPERS STREET/LAKES PARKWAY. DONALD
KVETON/VILLAGE BANK. (CASE FILE NO. 13-0064/SLK)
Sponsors: Schafer
Attachments: Comp Plan_Kveton - Attachments
Comp Plan_Kveton - Public Comments
The Following Three Items are Related
11.5A RES 14-009 GRANTING A COMPREHENSIVE LAND USE PLAN AMENDMENT
FROM NC (NEIGHBORHOOD COMMERCIAL) TO L-MDR
(LOW/MEDIUM DENSITY RESIDENTIAL) FOR A 8.54 ACRE PARCEL
AT HARPERS STREET/LAKES PARKWAY. HANS HAGEN HOMES,
INC. (CASE FILE NO. 13-0065/SLK)
Sponsors: Schafer
Attachments: Lakes 58th - Attachments
Lakes 58th - Public Comments
11.5B RES 14-010 GRANTING PRELIMINARY PLAT APPROVAL TO SUBDIVIDE 8.54
ACRES INTO 30 SINGLE FAMILY LOTS AND ONE OUTLOT TO BE
KNOWN AS THE LAKES OF RADISSON FIFTY-EIGHTH ADDITION AT
HARPERS STREET/LAKES PARKWAY. HANS HAGEN HOMES, INC.
(CASE FILE NO. 13-0065/SLK)
Sponsors: Schafer
Attachments: Lakes 58th_Plat - Attachments
Lakes 58th _Plat - Public Comments
11.5C RES 14-011 GRANTING A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT TO ALLOW FOR
CONSTRUCTION OF 30 SINGLE FAMILY HOMES IN A DF
(DEVELOPMENT FLEX) ZONING DISTRICT AT HARPERS
STREET/LAKES PARKWAY. HANS HAGEN HOMES, INC. (CASE FILE
NO. 13-0065/SLK)
Sponsors: Schafer
Attachments: Lakes 58th CUP_Attachments
Lakes 58th_CUP - Public Comments
12. ADMINISTRATION
The Following Two Items are Scheduled for First Reading
12.1 ORD AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 42, ARTICLE II, TOBACCO;
14-2276 DIVISION 2, LICENSE; SEC. 42-63 FEES
FIRST READING
Sponsors: Cross
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12.2 ORD AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ARTICLE III, OFFICERS AND
14-2277 EMPLOYEES, DIVISION 2, CODE OF ETHICS, SEC. 2-93. SCOPE OF
PERSONS COVERED, OF THE MUNICPAL CODE OF THE CITY OF
BLAINE
FIRST READING
Sponsors: Cross
12.3 RES 14-012 APPROVE PARKING RESTRICTIONS ON VARIOUS STREETS
WITHIN THE CITY OF BLAINE
Sponsors: Keely
Attachments: Location Map 1.pdf
Location Map 2.pdf
Location Map 3.pdf
Location Map 4.pdf
Location Map 5.pdf
Location Map 6.pdf
Location Map 7.pdf
Location Map 8.pdf
Location Map 9.pdf
Location Map 10.pdf
Location Map 11.pdf
12.4 RES 14-013 APPROVE PARKING RESTRICTIONS ON THE EAST SIDE OF
UNIVERSITY AVENUE (CSAH 51) FROM 109TH AVENUE (CSAH 12)
TO 125TH AVENUE (CSAH 14)
Sponsors: Keely
Attachments: University Ave No Parking.pdf
12.5 RES 14-014 APPROVE PARKING RESTRICTIONS ON THE SOUTH SIDE OF
113TH AVENUE FROM PRESIDENT DRIVE TO JEFFERSON STREET
Sponsors: Keely
Attachments: no parking 113TH
12.6 RES 14-015 AMEND 2013 BUDGET
Sponsors: Huss
12.7 RES 14-016 ADOPT 2014 CAPITAL EQUIPMENT BUDGET
Sponsors: Huss
Attachments: Proposed 2014 Capital & Equipment Budget
12.8 RES 14-017 ADOPT 2014 STORM DRAINAGE UTILITY FUND BUDGET
Sponsors: Huss
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Attachments: 2014 Proposed Storm Drainage Utility Budget
12.9 RES 14-018 ADOPT 2014 REFUSE UTILITY FUND BUDGET
Sponsors: Huss
Attachments: Refuse Fund Narrative 2014.pdf
12.10 RES 14-004 APPROVE A PREMISES PERMIT FOR CHARITABLE GAMBLING FOR
THE HAM LAKE AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE, AT BLUZY’S
ROADSIDE GRILL, 12530 ULYSSES STREET NE, BLAINE
Sponsors: Cross
13. OTHER BUSINESS
14. ADJOURNMENT
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