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Blaine, MN · January 2, 2014

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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 City of Blaine Page 1 City Council Minutes - Final January 2, 2014 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 City of Blaine Page 2 City Council Minutes - Final January 2, 2014 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 City of Blaine Page 3 City Council Minutes - Final January 2, 2014 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 City of Blaine Page 4 City Council Minutes - Final January 2, 2014 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 City of Blaine Page 5 City Council Minutes - Final January 2, 2014 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 City of Blaine Page 6 City Council Minutes - Final January 2, 2014 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 City of Blaine Page 7 City Council Minutes - Final January 2, 2014 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 City of Blaine Page 8 City Council Minutes - Final January 2, 2014 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 City of Blaine Page 9 City Council Minutes - Final January 2, 2014 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. City of Blaine Page 10 City Council Minutes - Final January 2, 2014 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 City of Blaine Page 11 City Council Minutes - Final January 2, 2014 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 City of Blaine Page 12 City Council Minutes - Final January 2, 2014 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 City of Blaine Page 13 City Council Minutes - Final January 2, 2014 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 City of Blaine Page 14 City Council Minutes - Final January 2, 2014 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 City of Blaine Page 15 City Council Minutes - Final January 2, 2014 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 City of Blaine Page 16 City Council Minutes - Final January 2, 2014 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 City of Blaine Page 17 City Council Minutes - Final January 2, 2014 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 City of Blaine Page 18 City Council Minutes - Final January 2, 2014 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 City of Blaine Page 19 City Council Minutes - Final January 2, 2014 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 City of Blaine Page 20

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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 City of Blaine Page 1 Printed on 1/2/2014 City Council Meeting Agenda - Final-revised January 2, 2014 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 City of Blaine Page 2 Printed on 1/2/2014 City Council Meeting Agenda - Final-revised January 2, 2014 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 City of Blaine Page 3 Printed on 1/2/2014 City Council Meeting Agenda - Final-revised January 2, 2014 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 City of Blaine Page 4 Printed on 1/2/2014 City Council Meeting Agenda - Final-revised January 2, 2014 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 City of Blaine Page 5 Printed on 1/2/2014 City Council Meeting Agenda - Final-revised January 2, 2014 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 City of Blaine Page 6 Printed on 1/2/2014

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