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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, June 19, 2014 7:30 PM Council Chambers MEETING 14-35 1. CALL TO ORDER BY THE MAYOR The meeting was called to order at 7:30 p.m. by Mayor Pro Tem Bourke 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; Roark Haver, Communications Technician; Al Thorp, Senior Engineering Technician; Catherine Ekstrand, Deputy City Clerk; and Recording Secretary Linda Dahlquist. Present: 6 - Councilmember Hovland, Councilmember Swanson, Mayor Pro Tem Bourke, Councilmember Clark, Councilmember Kolb and Councilmember Herbst Absent: 1 - Mayor Ryan 4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES City of Blaine Page 1 City Council Minutes - Final June 19, 2014 4.-1 MIN 14-24 WORKSHOP MEETING - 06/05/2014 REGULAR MEETING- 06/05/2014 Sponsors: Sorensen Attachments: Workshop Minutes 06/05/2014 Council Minutes 06/05/2014 Approved 5. AWARDS - PRESENTATIONS - ORGANIZATIONAL BUSINESS None. 6. COMMUNICATIONS Mayor Pro Tem Bourke announced the City’s Blazin 4th is scheduled for June 27-29, 2014 and the parade will be on June 28, 2014. Councilmember Hovland announced the Finn Farm barn has been torn down. He asked if the sewer line will be extended to Lever Street. City Manager Arneson replied the utilities will be extended and a Workshop on it is planned for July. Councilmember Herbst asked about the Lexington Athletic Complex. Public Services Manager Therres commented contractor work has started with the Lexington Athletic Complex. Councilmember Swanson asked about the Community Center Task Force. Public Services Manager Therres commented the Community Center Task Force has held two meetings to date and will tour the Andover Community Center next week. Councilmember Herbst commented the City is working with both watershed districts on the issues with the extreme rainfall. Public Services Manager Therres commented residents can call the City about flooding issues. City of Blaine Page 2 City Council Minutes - Final June 19, 2014 7. OPEN FORUM FOR CITIZEN INPUT Mayor Pro Tem Bourke opened the Open Forum at 7:40 p.m. Laurie Pekarik, 12148 Madison Street NE, stated she is a charter member of the Board of Review and has been an election judge for 20 years. She stated she has two issues to discuss concerning elections and a noncompliance issue. She stated there is a lot of work to prepare for the elections. She stated the absentee balloting will start soon. She asked if the new machines have been tested and certified, have the ballots been counted, and if the supplies are ordered. She stated in the past, the City paid head judges were used. She stated she was told from the City Clerk that the City is unable to hire seasonal workers for the elections. She asked the Council’s help with appropriate resources for the elections. City Manager Arneson stated he will ask City Clerk Sorenson to give a report to the Council on the election resources. Ms. Pekarik stated she is concerned about two violators in her neighborhood. She noted that one violator on Paul Parkway has automotive parts lying throughout his yard and is an open case with the City. She stated the other violator is openly running an auto repair garage in his home’s garage on Paul Parkway west of Ulysses. City Manager Arneson replied the one violator is an active case and the other violator will be investigated. Ms. Pekarik stated she is concerned about her property value. She asked her district representatives to address these two violators. Councilmember Kolb commented staff is working on both issues. Councilmember Swanson stated the legal system and the legal process takes a long time. Councilmember Herbst stated these reoccurring violators are being addressed by staff. There being no further input, Mayor Pro Tem Bourke closed the Open Forum at 7:52 p.m. 8. ADOPTION OF AGENDA 9. 8:00 P.M. - PUBLIC HEARING AND ITEMS SET FOR A CERTAIN TIME The following Ordinance is scheduled for first reading: City of Blaine Page 3 City Council Minutes - Final June 19, 2014 9.-1 ORD 14-2286 FIRST READING VACATION OF DRAINAGE AND UTILITY EASEMENT FOR THE NORTHERLY 10 FEET OF THE SOUTHERLY 20 FEET OF LOT 2, BLOCK 2, BLAINE MEADOWS 2ND ADDITION VACATION NO. V14-01 Sponsors: Keely Attachments: Map V14-01 Moved on the agenda to follow agenda item 11.2. 10. APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA: 10.-1 MO 14-088 SCHEDULE OF BILLS PAID Sponsors: Huss Attachments: May 2014 Payroll Checks and Wire Transfers 05/30/14 Bills Paid 06/06/14 Bills Paid Approved 10.-2 RES 14-108 RECEIVE PETITION AND ORDER PUBLIC HEARING FOR THE VACATION OF DRAINAGE AND UTILITY EASEMENTS AND STREET RIGHT-OF-WAY FOR HARPERS WEST VACATION NO. V14-02 Sponsors: Keely Attachments: Location Map Petition Harpers West Adopted City of Blaine Page 4 City Council Minutes - Final June 19, 2014 10.-3 MO 14-089 APPROVE A TEMPORARY ON-SALE 3.2% MALT BEVERAGE LICENSE FOR SGT. JOHN RICE VFW POST #6316, JULY 4TH CELEBRATION, LOCATED AT 1374 109TH AVENUE NE, BLAINE Sponsors: Sorensen Approved 10.-4 MO 14-090 APPROVE A CARNIVAL LICENSE FOR AMUSEMENT ATTRACTIONS, AT AQUATORE PARK FOR THE BLAINE FESTIVAL, JUNE 27 THROUGH JUNE 29, 2014 Sponsors: Sorensen Approved 10.-9 MO 14-095 NOTIFYING THE LEAGUE OF MINNESOTA CITIES INSURANCE TRUST THAT MONETORY LIMITS ON TORT LIABILITY IS NOT WAIVED Sponsors: Dussault Attachments: Tort Waiver 2014.pdf Approved 10.-5 MO 14-091 APPROVE 2014-2015 PRIVATE ON-SALE AND SUNDAY LIQUOR LICENSE RENEWALS Sponsors: Sorensen Attachments: On Sale Intoxicating Renewal List Councilmember Kolb asked if all of the applicants are in compliance for liquor licenses. City Manager Arneson replied yes, as per the City Charter, and active education with bars and restaurants servers. Approved City of Blaine Page 5 City Council Minutes - Final June 19, 2014 10.-6 MO 14-092 APPROVE 2014-2015 OFF-SALE LIQUOR LICENSE RENEWALS Sponsors: Sorensen Attachments: 2014 Off-Sale Renewal List Approved 10.-7 MO 14-093 APPROVE 2014-2015 ANNUAL ON-SALE BEER, OFF-SALE BEER AND CLUB/PUBLIC DRINKING & TAVERN LICENSE RENEWALS Sponsors: Sorensen Attachments: On & Off Sale Beer Renewal List Approved 10.-8 MO 14-094 APPROVE 2014-2015 ON-SALE WINE LICENSE RENEWAL Sponsors: Sorensen Approved 11. DEVELOPMENT BUSINESS 11.-1 RES 14-109 GRANTING FINAL PLAT APPROVAL TO SUBDIVIDE 2.29 ACRES INTO SEVEN SINGLE FAMILY LOTS AND ONE OUTLOT TO BE KNOWN AS ST. CLAIR PARK SEVENTH ADDITION AT 9336 FLANDERS STREET NE. (CASE FILE NO. 10-0035/SLK) Sponsors: Schafer Attachments: St Clair Park 7th - Attachments Planning and Community Development Director Schafer stated the applicant owns two parcels approximately 2.29 acres and proposes to subdivide into seven single-family lots. He stated the applicant had preliminary platted the parcels in 2010 and received final plat approval in 2013, but never recorded the plat. He stated the applicant is requesting the Council reissue final plat approval. Adopted City of Blaine Page 6 City Council Minutes - Final June 19, 2014 11.-2 RES 14-110 GRANTING A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT TO ALLOW FOR INDOOR AUTO SALES IN AN I-1 (LIGHT INDUSTRIAL) ZONING DISTRICT AT 9241 BALTIMORE STREET NE. METRO AUTO SALES. (CASE FILE NO. 14-0027/SLK) Sponsors: Schafer Attachments: Metro Auto Sales - Attachments Planning and Community Development Director Schafer stated the applicant is requesting a Conditional Use Permit to operate an indoor vehicle sales showroom with 3,666 square feet, which is 1/3 of the building occupied by Family Auto Care. Adopted 8:00 P.M. - PUBLIC HEARING AND ITEMS SET FOR A CERTAIN TIME The following Ordinance is scheduled for first reading: City of Blaine Page 7 City Council Minutes - Final June 19, 2014 ORD 14-2286 FIRST READING VACATION OF DRAINAGE AND UTILITY EASEMENT FOR THE NORTHERLY 10 FEET OF THE SOUTHERLY 20 FEET OF LOT 2, BLOCK 2, BLAINE MEADOWS 2ND ADDITION VACATION NO. V14-01 Sponsors: Keely Attachments: Map V14-01 City Engineer Keely stated the applicant is requesting a vacation of drainage and utility easements to construct a shed in the rear yard. She noted that the property owner represents 100% of the affected property abutting the easement. Councilmember Herbst asked about the property’s drainage. City Engineer Keely stated that drainage would have been checked prior to the vacation item being scheduled for Council action. She will bring back information at the second reading to the Council. Mayor Pro Tem Bourke opened the public hearing at 8:01 p.m. Brian Jun, 7204 103rd Avenue, stated there are drains to the east and west and the 10 feet remaining will allow drainage. Mayor Pro Tem Bourke closed the public hearing at 8:05 p.m. Introduced, Read, and Placed on File for Second Reading DEVELOPMENT BUSINESS City of Blaine Page 8 City Council Minutes - Final June 19, 2014 11.-3 RES 14-111 GRANTING A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT TO ALLOW FOR A CONTRACTOR YARD IN AN I-2 (HEAVY INDUSTRIAL) ZONING DISTRICT AT 2201 107th LANE NE. GENERAL CONTRACTORS OF MINNESOTA, INC. (CASE FILE NO. 14-0010/BKS) Sponsors: Schafer Attachments: General Contractors - Attachments Planning and Community Development Director Schafer stated the applicant placed outside storage on their property, which requires a CUP. He stated the outside storage is 11,700 square foot, fenced and paved area in the rear of the property. He noted the fence will be solid cedar and 8-feet high, and additional landscaping will be planted along the east side of the fence. Adopted The following Ordinance is scheduled for first reading: City of Blaine Page 9 City Council Minutes - Final June 19, 2014 11.-4 ORD 14-2285 GRANTING A REZONING FROM I-1 (LIGHT INDUSTRIAL) TO DF (DEVELOPMENT FLEX) FOR THE LAKES OF RADISSON 59th ADDITION AT 123rd COURT/CLOUD DRIVE NE. GORHAM DEVELOPMENT, INC. (CASE FILE NO. 14-0029/LSJ) FIRST READING Sponsors: Schafer Attachments: Lakes 59th Rezone - Attachments Planning and Community Development Director Schafer stated the applicant is proposing to change the land use and zoning of the property to Low Density Residential and Development flex in order to subdivide and build single family homes. He stated a preliminary plat and conditional use permit are required. He noted that the long time industrial/commercial businesses are adjacent to this development and that future property owners may have issues with noise. Councilmember Kolb commented Gorham’s documents should state contact the City with issues and concerns. Councilmember Hovland requested a workshop on land use. He stated he is concerned about using designated commercial/industrial land for residential. Councilmember Kolb commented she is concerned about the tax change from commercial/industrial to residential. She stated she supports the project. Councilmember Herbst stated he is concerned with placing residential near commercial/industrial. He stated he supports the project. Gary Gorham, Gorham Development, stated he has met with the two business owners and noted that both are in favor of the project. He stated Mr. Nitti will work his landscaping in with Gorham’s plan. He stated all buyers will be notified up front about the commercial/industrial businesses and wording about the commercial/industrial businesses will be included in the purchase agreement documents. Councilmember Clark commented that Gorham is one of the most responsible builders in the City. Introduced, Read, and Placed on File for Second Reading City of Blaine Page 10 City Council Minutes - Final June 19, 2014 11.-5 RES 14-112 GRANTING PRELIMINARY PLAT APPROVAL TO SUBDIVIDE 7.53 ACRES INTO 27 SINGLE FAMILY LOTS AND TWO (2) OUTLOTS TO BE KNOWN AS OAK MEADOWS ADDITION AT 129th AVENUE/WEST OF RADISSON ROAD NE. EAGLE COVE LAND COMPANY. (CASE FILE NO. 14-0028/SLK) Attachments: Oak Meadows - Attachments Planning and Community Development Director Schafer stated the applicant is proposing to subdivide approximately 7.5 acres into 27 single-family lots. He stated width and depth requirements on the plat meet requirements; although most of the lots do not meet the minimum lot area of 10,800 square feet. He noted that Lot 2, Block 1, on the proposed cul-de-sac does not appear to meet the minimum frontage of 60 feet and will need to meet this requirement prior to final plat approval. He stated the developer is required to apply for a National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Phase II permit from the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency and send it to the City to receive site approval in order to begin work. Councilmember Herbst asked about the median in the center of 129th. Planning and Community Development Director Schafer replied there is a 5-foot concrete median down the center. Councilmember Herbst asked about sidewalks. Planning and Community Development Director Schafer replied sidewalks will be on both sides of the street for the new section only. Council discussion on a sidewalks and trails. Councilmember Hovland suggested grass in the center median instead of concrete. Councilmember Clark commented the maintenance of plantings in medians would be time consuming and expensive. Councilmember Kolb stated she is not in favor of the proposed plan. Steve Bona, Capstone Homes and Oak Meadows LLC, 14015 Sun Fish Lake Boulevard in Ramsey, stated the City is responsible for maintaining the median in the east and that the neighbors actually do the maintenance on the center median. He stated if sod is planted, irrigation would be needed and maintained. Mayor Pro Tem Bourke stated staff needs to look at the whole road and not City of Blaine Page 11 City Council Minutes - Final June 19, 2014 just the development. He stated he is not in favor of the plan as shown. Mr. Bona replied we will work with the City on a new plan. He commented the current plan matches the neighborhood to the north and fits in with the character of the neighborhood. Councilmember Clark stated the City has a policy on not having plantings in medians. Councilmember Swanson asked if the City can turn down the proposed plan. City Attorney Sweeney replied a factual basis of findings supporting the denial placed into record, the findings put in writing and provided to the applicant. Councilmember Clark noted the findings need to hold up to a challenge. Councilmember Herbst stated he has a problem where the east road meets the west road and the sidewalk in the center of the old road. He suggested a sidewalk be placed on one side of the road. Mayor Pro Tem Bourke stated he would like to see better continuity where the old road meets the new road. Planning and Community Development Director Schafer stated the transition plans will be brought back to a Council workshop. He noted there is time to work on the road plan. Councilmember Kolb commented if 129th is open the traffic will feed onto the frontage road in order to get onto TH 65. Councilmember Clark stated he is concerned about traffic speeds and wants the plan to include traffic-calming measures. Planning and Community Development Director Schafer replied the median is traffic calming. He noted the road is an MSA route. He stated a Workshop will be scheduled to discuss the road plan. Adopted Aye: 5 - Councilmember Hovland, Councilmember Swanson, Mayor Pro Tem Bourke, Councilmember Clark and Councilmember Herbst Abstain: 1 - Councilmember Kolb The following four items are related and the Ordinance is scheduled for second reading: City of Blaine Page 12 City Council Minutes - Final June 19, 2014 11. RES 14-113 GRANTING A COMPREHENSIVE LAND USE PLAN -6A AMENDMENT FROM LDR (LOW DENSITY RESIDENTIAL) TO HDR (HIGH DENSITY RESIDENTIAL) AT 10931 - 11025 UNIVERSITY AVENUE NE. ANOKA COUNTY COMMUNITY ACTION PROGRAM. (CASE FILE NO. 14-0021/LSJ) Sponsors: Schafer Attachments: ACCAP Comp Plan - Attachments ACCAP Comp Plan - Public Comment Councilmember Herbst left the meeting at 8:44 p.m. and returned at 8:46 p.m. Planning and Community Development Director Schafer stated Anoka County purchased six homes and ACCAP has reached agreements to purchase the remaining two homes in order to redevelop the property to build five buildings with 30 townhomes that ACCAP owns and rent to residents. He noted that the EDA has agreed to assist ACCAP by providing funds for site assembly and redevelopment. He stated in order for the redevelopment to happen, a comprehensive land use amendment, rezoning, preliminary plat and conditional use permit need to be approved by the City. He noted the project needs financing and may take 1-1 ½ years to obtain financing. He commented that if financing is not obtained, the two properties the EDA provided funding for will revert back to the EDA. Councilmember Clark asked if the housing will be Section 8. Planning and Community Development Director Schafer replied no; although the housing will have income limits and is available to working families. He stated this is not Section 8 housing. Jeff Johnson, Anoka County Community Action Program, stated this is workforce housing with rents of $800-$900. He stated the move in qualification for a family of four is an income of $48,000 annually; but no income limit after the move in. He noted this is a workforce modest property. Councilmember Clark asked if there is a problem tenant, would they be evicted. Mr. Johnson stated ACCAP does credit and criminal screening. He stated ACCAP will have a resident manager on site and problem tenants will be evicted. Councilmember Swanson asked if there are limits to how many people can live in a unit. Mr. Johnson stated ACCAP standard practice is two people per bedroom. Adopted City of Blaine Page 13 City Council Minutes - Final June 19, 2014 11. ORD 14-2283 GRANTING A REZONING FROM R-1 (SINGLE FAMILY) -6B TO DF (DEVLEOPMENT FLEX) AT 10931-11025 UNIVERSITY AVENUE ANOKA COUNTY COMMUNITY ACTION PROGRAM (CASE FILE NO. 14-0021/LSJ) SECOND READING Sponsors: Schafer Attachments: ACCAP Rezone - Attachments ACCAP - Public Comment Councilmember Hovland left the meeting at 8:52 p.m. Planning and Community Development Director Schafer stated Anoka County purchased six homes and ACCAP has reached agreements to purchase the remaining two homes in order to redevelop the property to build five buildings with 30 townhomes that ACCAP owns and rent to residents. He noted that the EDA has agreed to assist ACCAP by providing funds for site assembly and redevelopment. He stated in order for the redevelopment to happen, a comprehensive land use amendment, rezoning, preliminary plat and conditional use permit need to be approved by the City. Councilmember Clark asked if financing is not obtained, who gets the property. Mr. Johnson replied ACCAP is fully responsible for the property. He stated that if the program is not successful a deed transfer to the City would be made. Adopted Aye: 5 - Councilmember Swanson, Mayor Pro Tem Bourke, Councilmember Clark, Councilmember Kolb and Councilmember Herbst Abstain: 1 - Councilmember Hovland City of Blaine Page 14 City Council Minutes - Final June 19, 2014 11. RES 14-114 GRANTING PRELIMINARY PLAT APPROVAL TO -6C RE-PLAT TWELVE PARCELS (2.47 ACRES) INTO ONE LOT TO BE KNOWN AS BLAINE UNIVERSITY AVENUE TOWNHOMES ADDITION AT 10931-11025 UNIVERSITY AVENUE NE. ANOKA COUNTY COMMUNITY ACTION PROGRAM. (CASE FILE NO. 14-0021/LSJ) Sponsors: Schafer Attachments: ACCAP Comp Plan - Attachments ACCA Comp Plan - Public Comment Planning and Community Development Director Schafer stated Anoka County purchased six homes and ACCAP has reached agreements to purchase the remaining two homes in order to redevelop the property to build five buildings with 30 townhomes that ACCAP owns and rent to residents. He noted that the EDA has agreed to assist ACCAP by providing funds for site assembly and redevelopment. He stated in order for the redevelopment to happen, a comprehensive land use amendment, rezoning, preliminary plat and conditional use permit need to be approved by the City. Adopted Aye: 5 - Councilmember Swanson, Mayor Pro Tem Bourke, Councilmember Clark, Councilmember Kolb and Councilmember Herbst Abstain: 1 - Councilmember Hovland City of Blaine Page 15 City Council Minutes - Final June 19, 2014 11. RES 14-115 GRANTING A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT TO ALLOW -6D FOR CONSTRUCTION OF FIVE ATTACHED MULTI-FAMILY TOWNHOME BUILDINGS WITH A TOTAL OF 30 UNITS IN A DF (DEVELOPMENT FLEX) ZONING DISTRICT AT 10931-11025 UNIVERSITY AVENUE NE. ANOKA COUNTY COMMUNITY ACTION PROGRAM. (CASE FILE NO. 14-0021/LSJ) Sponsors: Schafer Attachments: ACCAP CUP - Attachments ACCAP CUP - Public Comment Planning and Community Development Director Schafer stated Anoka County purchased six homes and ACCAP has reached agreements to purchase the remaining two homes in order to redevelop the property to build five buildings with 30 townhomes that ACCAP owns and rent to residents. He noted that the EDA has agreed to assist ACCAP by providing funds for site assembly and redevelopment. He stated in order for the redevelopment to happen, a comprehensive land use amendment, rezoning, preliminary plat and conditional use permit need to be approved by the City. Adopted Aye: 5 - Councilmember Swanson, Mayor Pro Tem Bourke, Councilmember Clark, Councilmember Kolb and Councilmember Herbst Abstain: 1 - Councilmember Hovland The following three items are related and the Ordinance is scheduled for second reading: City of Blaine Page 16 City Council Minutes - Final June 19, 2014 11. RES 14-116 GRANTING A COMPREHENSIVE LAND USE PLAN -7A AMENDMENT FROM LI (LIGHT INDUSTRIAL) TO RR (REGIONAL RECREATIONAL) AT 1985 105th AVENUE NE. NATIONAL SPORTS CENTER. (CASE FILE NO. 14-0022/BKS) Sponsors: Schafer Attachments: NSC Expansion - Attachments Planning and Community Development Director Schafer stated the National Sports Center (NSC) is preparing to move ahead with the development of 75 acres north of 105th Avenue and east of their fields. NSC will develop additional fields, parking and construction of a new maintenance facility. He stated a Council workshop will be scheduled to discuss project details. Neil Ladd, National Sports Center, 1700 105th Avenue, stated the State’s bonding session awarded $3.2 million dollars to use for the project. He stated the Legislature appropriated $24.3 million dollars to MnDOT for state wide local road improvements. He noted a meeting with Anoka County is scheduled to discuss road improvements. Councilmember Clark asked for clarification on why the funding is going to MnDOT. Mr. Ladd stated the State decided to give MnDOT the funds because they are the road authority and there were so many requests for local road improvements. He stated the National Sports Center is the State agency that needs the local road access. Councilmember Clark stated with so many requests for funding, how can the City be assured funding for 105th? City Manager Arneson replied the roads will be ranked by State or regional significance. Councilmember Swanson asked about Baltimore Street and Davenport Street. City Manager Arneson stated applications will need to be completed and submitted with letters of support from the bonding chairs and Blaine’s legislative representatives to apply for the funding. Adopted City of Blaine Page 17 City Council Minutes - Final June 19, 2014 11. ORD 14-2284 GRANTING A REZONING FROM I-1 (LIGHT -7B INDUSTRIAL) TO RR (REGIONAL RECREATIONAL) AT 1985 105th AVENUE NE NATIONAL SPORTS CENTER (CASE FILE NO. 14-0022/LSJ) SECOND READING Sponsors: Schafer Attachments: NSC - Attachments Planning and Community Development Director Schafer stated the National Sports Center (NSC) is preparing to move ahead with the development of 75 acres north of 105th Avenue and east of their fields. NSC will develop additional fields, parking and construction of a new maintenance facility. Councilmember Clark asked if the fields will be multipurpose. Mr. Ladd replied yes. Adopted 11. RES 14-117 GRANTING A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT TO -7C DEVELOP 10 SOCCER FIELDS, 4 RUGBY FIELDS, 6 LACROSSE FIELDS AND PARKING LOT FACILITIES ON 75 ACRES AT 1985 105th AVENUE NE. NATIONAL SPORTS CENTER. (CASE FILE NO. 14-0022/BKS) Sponsors: Schafer Attachments: NSC Expansion CUP - Attachments Planning and Community Development Director Schafer stated the National Sports Center (NSC) is preparing to move ahead with the development of 75 acres north of 105th Avenue and east of their fields. NSC will develop additional fields, parking and construction of a new maintenance facility. Adopted City of Blaine Page 18 City Council Minutes - Final June 19, 2014 11. RES 14-118 GRANTING PRELIMINARY PLAT APPROVAL TO -7D COMBINE 3.42 ACRES INTO ONE LOT TO BE KNOWN AS BLAINE EDA PARK SHORES FOR SERVICE ROAD EXPANSION AT CENTRAL AVENUE/NORTH OF 85th AVENUE NE. BLAINE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY. (CASE FILE NO. 14-0032/BKS) Sponsors: Schafer Attachments: Blaine EDA Park Shores - Attachments Planning and Community Development Director Schafer stated the proposed plat combines small parcels and plats the EDA lot of 2.46 acres for reconnecting the service road from Kwik-Trip to the front along Highway 65. He commented that the EDA will begin to market this site and the service road will be completed fall of 2014. He noted that approval from the City and Coon Creek Watershed will be needed. Adopted 12. ADMINISTRATION 12.-1 MO 14-096 APPROVE JOINT POWERS AGREEMENT WITH ANOKA COUNTY FOR THE FUNDING OF 2014 SOLID WASTE ABATEMENT ACTIVITIES Attachments: 2014 SCORE Agreement.pdf City Manager Arneson stated the City is eligible to receive funds from the Anoka County Solid Waste Management Plan that were collected from state sales tax on garbage service. He stated a Joint Powers Agreement will allow the transfer of the funds from Anoka County to the City’s sanitation fund. Approved City of Blaine Page 19 City Council Minutes - Final June 19, 2014 12.-2 RES 14-119 ACCEPT BID FROM NORTH VALLEY, INC. IN THE AMOUNT OF $415,596.61 FOR THE MILL AND OVERLAY OF NAPLES STREET FROM 95TH AVENUE TO THE 103RD ALIGNMENT, IMPROVEMENT PROJECT NO. 13-23 Sponsors: Keely Attachments: Exhibit 1 Naples feasibility maps City Engineer Keely stated the City received a total of six bids that were checked and tabulated and it has been determined that North Valley, Inc. of Nowthen, Minnesota is the lowest bidder. She stated the City has worked with North Valley, Inc. on previous contracts and recommends their bid be accepted and a contract entered into with North Valley, Inc. She stated the Council is also asked to approve a 10% contingency. She stated the funding sources for the project will be assessments, Municipal State Aid Street Funds and Pavement Management Program Funds. Adopted 12.-3 MO 14-097 ACCEPT QUOTE FROM BARR ENGINEERING CO. IN THE AMOUNT OF $13,100 FOR ADDITIONAL ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR LIFT STATIONS NO. 12 & 13 IMPROVEMENT PROJECT NO. 13-10 Sponsors: Keely Attachments: Barr Quote TKDA Quote City Engineer Keely stated the City received two bids that were checked and tabulated and it has been determined Barr Engineering Co. is the lowest bidder. She stated that the City has worked with Barr Engineering Co. on previous contracts and recommends their bid be accepted and a contract entered into with Barr Engineering Co. and authorize the City Manager to accept the bid from Barr Engineering Co. Approved City of Blaine Page 20 City Council Minutes - Final June 19, 2014 12.-4 RES 14-121 APPROVE DECLARATION OF RESTRICTIONS AND COVENANTS FOR PROJECT-SPECIFIC WETLAND REPLACEMENT AT LEXINGTON ATHLETIC COMPLEX, IMPROVEMENT PROJECT NO. 12-14 Sponsors: Keely Attachments: Declaration.pdf Public Services Manager Therres stated the final filed layout of the Lexington Athletic Complex will disrupt several existing wetlands. He stated in order to offset the impacts and create replacement wetlands onsite, the City is required to place restriction and covenant easements over the replacement wetlands. Adopted 13. OTHER BUSINESS Councilmember Hovland stated Flowerfield Road is not capable of handling heavy vehicles. He stated with the new development going in, the road will need to be improved sooner to handle the construction vehicles. He requested a workshop to discuss the road improvements. 14. ADJOURNMENT Adjourned City of Blaine Page 21