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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, March 20, 2014 7:30 PM Council Chambers Meeting Number 14-17 1. CALL TO ORDER BY THE MAYOR The meeting was called to order at 7:34 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; Bob Therres, Public Services Manager; Joe Huss, Finance Director; Chris Olson, Police Chief/Safety Services Manager; Jean Keely, City Engineer; Jim Hafner, Stormwater Manager; Roark Haver, Communications Technician; Jason Sundeen, Senior Engineering Technician; Catherine Ekstrand, Deputy City Clerk; and Recording Secretary Linda Dahlquist. Present: 7 - Mayor Ryan, Councilmember Hovland, Councilmember Swanson, Mayor Pro Tem Bourke, Councilmember Clark, Councilmember Kolb and Councilmember Herbst 4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES City of Blaine Page 1 City Council Minutes - Final March 20, 2014 4.-1 MIN 14-13 WORKSHOP MEETING - 03/06/2014 REGULAR MEETING - 03/06/2014 Sponsors: Cross Attachments: Workshop Meeting 03/06/2014 Regular Meeting 03/06/14 Approved 5. AWARDS - PRESENTATIONS - ORGANIZATIONAL BUSINESS 5.-1 SPEAKER 14-01 Mayor Ryan recognized Jon Langenfeld for his years of service on the City of Blaine’s Park Advisory Board. Mayor Ryan recognized Grace Schrunk for her years of service on the City of Blaine’s Natural Resource Board. Mayor Ryan recognized Monica Radtke for her years of service on the City of Blaine’s Planning Commission. Informational: no action required 6. COMMUNICATIONS None. 7. OPEN FORUM FOR CITIZEN INPUT Mayor Ryan opened the Open Forum at 7:41 p.m. There being no input, Mayor Ryan closed the Open Forum at 7:41 p.m. 8. ADOPTION OF AGENDA 9. 8:00 P.M. - PUBLIC HEARING AND ITEMS SET FOR A CERTAIN TIME None. City of Blaine Page 2 City Council Minutes - Final March 20, 2014 10. APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA: Before action on the Consent Agenda, Public Services Manager Therres noted that in the legal description for Ordinance 14-2280, the County Surveyor asked that one word be added. This is a minor change to the legal description and does not require it be pulled from the Consent Agenda, but wanted Council to be aware that the Ordinance was modified for approval. 10.-1 MO 14-042 SCHEDULE OF BILLS PAID Sponsors: Huss Attachments: February 2014 Checks and Wire Transfers 02/28/14 Bills Paid 03/07/14 Bills Paid Approved 10.-2 MO 14-043 APPROVE 2014 - 16 PARK SATELLITE FACILITIES AWARD Sponsors: Ulrich Approved 10.-3 MO 14-044 APPROVE AN ADDRESS CHANGE FOR MOONLIGHT ASIAN MASSAGE FROM 3529 88TH AVENUE NE TO 1617 93RD LANE NE, BLAINE. Sponsors: Cross Approved 10.-4 MO 14-045 APPROVE AN INDIVIDUAL MASSAGE THERAPIST LICENSE FOR DONGMEI WU AT MOONLIGHT ASIAN MASSAGE LOCATED AT 1617 93RD LANE NE, BLAINE Sponsors: Cross Approved City of Blaine Page 3 City Council Minutes - Final March 20, 2014 10.-5 MO 14-046 APPROVE AN ON-SALE 3.2 PERCENT MALT BEVERAGE LICENSE FOR CARBONE’S PIZZERIA, 641 125TH AVENUE NE, BLAINE, MN 55434. Sponsors: Cross Approved 10.-6 ORD 14-2280 SECOND READING 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: vacation 13-06 map Adopted 11. DEVELOPMENT BUSINESS City of Blaine Page 4 City Council Minutes - Final March 20, 2014 11.-1 RES 14-043 GRANTING FINAL 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 Final Plat - Attachments Planning Director Schafer stated The Lakes of Radisson 58th Addition consists of subdividing approximately 8.54 acres into a subdivision with 30 dwelling units. The final plat also includes one outlot that will be deeded to the City for permanent parking for Lakeside Commons Park and beach. He stated that the plat contains one access point, Harpers Court, onto Lakes Parkway. He commented Harpers Court will be a public street and all homes will have driveway access to the new street. He noted that a number of the new homes will be immediately adjacent to either the beach or the new parking for the beach and Lakeside Commons Park and berms and landscaping will be installed to buffer the homes. Mayor Ryan asked if the grading and the parking lot will be done together. Planning Director Schafer replied yes. Adopted 12. ADMINISTRATION City of Blaine Page 5 City Council Minutes - Final March 20, 2014 12.-1 RES 14-044 JOINT RESOLUTION REQUESTING CONCURRENT DETACHMENT FROM BLAINE AND ANNEXATION TO SPRING LAKE PARK OF CERTAIN LANDS PURSUANT TO MINNESOTA STATUTE 414.061 Sponsors: Schafer Attachments: Map - SLP Parcels Planning Director Schafer stated the City’s boundary includes three small parcels just over an acre that is south of 85th Avenue. He stated the three parcels were owned by Cemstone, but are now owned by the City of Spring Lake Park (SLP). He noted that SLP plans to use the existing building for public works maintenance and storage facility. He stated that the process to detach the three parcels from the City is a simple process. He stated that SLP will prepare all documentation and applications and will compensate the City $500 for changing City maps and documents. Dan Bucholtz, Spring Lake Park (SLP) City Administrator, stated SLP realized that the property needed redevelopment and SLP needed to expand their maintenance facility. Councilmember Swanson asked what is happening with Nicklow’s. Spring Lake Park City Administrator Bucholtz stated SLP is negotiating an acquisition of the space and SLP has also purchased the Barber Shop. Councilmember Hovland asked about the service road. Planning Director Schafer replied the service road was formerly owned by Cemstone. Adopted City of Blaine Page 6 City Council Minutes - Final March 20, 2014 12.-2 RES 14-045 ADOPT THE 2014 OPEN SPACE AND TRAILS CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PLAN Sponsors: Hafner Attachments: Open Space CIP 2014 Open Space Fund 2014-2020 Stormwater Manager Hafner stated in 2008 the City implemented an open space management plan to control invasive species in open spaces and in Pioneer, Laddie and Lochness parks; restoration of native species; and develop public use and appreciation of these significant areas. He noted that the projects have been successful with the exception of two project areas that have not been started. He noted the two areas are Lever Street (north of Main Street) which is landlocked and Site 7. He stated Site 7 is approximately 500 acres and contains a mix of wetlands and uplands. He stated Site 7 is envisioned as a potential destination for nature lovers and an example of pre-development Anoka sand plain ecosystem. Adopted 12.-3 MO 14-047 AUTHORIZE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO CONTRACT WITH STANTEC CONSULTING SERVICE, INC. IN THE AMOUNT OF $22,279.00 FOR OPEN SPACE IMPROVEMENTS FOR SITE NO. 7 IN ACCORDANCE WITH PROPOSAL DATED FEBRUARY 18, 2014, IMPROVEMENT PROJECT NO. 14-09 Sponsors: Hafner Stormwater Manager Hafner stated the 500 acre open space west of Lexington and north of 109th Avenue project has progressed to a point that allows planning of trails and amenities. He stated a request for proposals was sent out and the City received four proposals. He stated staff evaluated the proposals and recommends the project be awarded to Stantec Consulting Service, Inc. Councilmember Swanson asked if a water feature will be included in the plan. Stormwater Manager Hafner replied yes. Approved City of Blaine Page 7 City Council Minutes - Final March 20, 2014 12.-4 MO 14-048 AUTHORIZE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO CONTRACT WITH CRITICAL CONNECTIONS ECOLOGICAL SERVICES, INC. IN THE AMOUNT OF $687,688.00 FOR A WETLAND BANKING PROJECT FOR SITE NO. 7 IN ACCORDANCE WITH PROPOSAL DATED FEBRUARY 25, 2014, IMPROVEMENT PROJECT NO. 14-10 Sponsors: Hafner Stormwater Manager Hafner stated the City has a wetland banking project in the center of Site 7. He stated the proposed banking project would be funded by the Open Space and Trails fund with the potential of generating credits valued between $1.8 and $4.4 million. He stated a request for proposal was sent out and the City received two proposals. He stated staff reviewed the proposals and recommends the project be awarded to Critical Connections Ecological Services, Inc. Approved 12.-5 RES 14-046 APPROVE FIRST ADDENDUM TO WELLHEAD PROTECTION IMPLEMENTATION JOINT POWERS AGREEMENT Sponsors: Hafner Attachments: Wellhead Protection Implementation JPA 1st Addendum.pdf Stormwater Manager Hafner stated cities are required by the Minnesota Department of Health and Minnesota Rule §4720.5130 to prepare wellhead protection plans for community water supplies. He stated ten cities entered into a Wellhead Protection Joint Powers Agreement (JPA) with Anoka County in 1997 to develop the required plans. An additional JPA between Anoka County and eight Cities was approved in 2010 to implement the Wellhead Protection Plans. The first addendum to the Wellhead Protection Implementation JPA adds six additional Cities into the implementation program. Adopted 13. OTHER BUSINESS None. 14. ADJOURNMENT Adjourned City of Blaine Page 8