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Blaine City Hall City of Blaine 10801 Town Sq Dr NE Blaine, MN 55449 Anoka County, Minnesota Minutes - Final City Council Thursday, July 14, 2016 7:30 PM Council Chambers 1. CALL TO ORDER BY THE MAYOR The meeting was called to order at 7:35 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: City Manager Clark Arneson; City Attorney Patrick Sweeney; Planning and Community Development Director Bryan Schafer; Public Services Manager Bob Therres; Finance Director Joe Huss; Safety Services Manager/Police Chief Chris Olson; City Engineer Jean Keely; Senior Engineering Technician Al Thorp; City Clerk Catherine Sorensen; and Recording Secretary Linda Dahlquist. Present: 5 - Tom Ryan, Councilmember Swanson, Councilmember Bourke, Councilmember Herbst and Councilmember King Absent: 2 - Councilmember Clark and Councilmember Hovland 4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 4.-1 MIN 16-23 RECENTLY HELD MEETINGS Moved by Councilmember Herbst, seconded by Councilmember Swanson, that the Workshop Meeting Minutes of June 9, 2016; the SBM Workshop Meeting Minutes of June 14, 2016; and the Regular Meeting Minutes of June 16, 2016, be approved. Motion adopted 4-0-1 (Councilmember King abstained from the SBM Workshop Meeting Minutes of June 14, 2016, due to his absence.). Aye: 4 - Mayor Ryan, Councilmember Swanson, Councilmember Bourke and Councilmember Herbst Abstain: 1 - Councilmember King 5. AWARDS - PRESENTATIONS - ORGANIZATIONAL BUSINESS City of Blaine Page 1 City Council Minutes - Final July 14, 2016 5.-1 SPEAKER CENTERPOINT ENERGY COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIP GRANT 16-02 Kevin Busscher, CenterPoint, gave an overview of the CenterPoint Energy Community Partnership program and awarded the City a grant check of $2,500. Informational: no action required 6. COMMUNICATIONS Mayor Ryan thanked the Blazin 4th Committee and Police Department for their work on this successful event. Mayor Ryan thanked the volunteers for their work with the Safety Camp. He stated there were 164 children that graduated. Discussed 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 7:42 p.m. None 8. ADOPTION OF AGENDA Mayor Ryan moved agenda item 12.2 to be heard after the Consent Agenda. Adopted as amended 9. 8:00 P.M. - PUBLIC HEARING AND ITEMS SET FOR A CERTAIN TIME Moved on the agenda to follow agenda item 11.2. 10. APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA: Councilmember Swanson requested the removal of agenda item 10.4. Moved by Councilmember Herbst, seconded by Councilmember King, that the following be approved: 10.-1 MO 16-067 SCHEDULE OF BILLS PAID Approved 10.-2 MO 16-068 APPROVE A TOBACCO AND TOBACCO PRODUCTS LICENSE FOR MILLS FLEET FARM, 10250 LEXINGTON AVENUE NE City of Blaine Page 2 City Council Minutes - Final July 14, 2016 Approved 10.-3 MO 16-069 APPROVE THERAPEUTIC MASSAGE ENTERPRISE LICENSE AT PEONY MASSAGE LLC, 11724 ULYSSES STREET, SUITE 120, BLAINE, MN 55434 Approved 10.-4 MO 16-070 AUTHORIZE TEMPORARY REMOVAL OF PARKING RESTRICTIONS ON 103RD LANE AND NATIONAL STREET FOR A CENTENNIAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL EVENT ON OCTOBER 5, 2016 (RAIN DATE: OCTOBER 12, 2016) Councilmember Swanson asked why the parking restriction is being removed as the school should now have adequate parking. Moved by Councilmember Swanson, seconded by Councilmember King to postpone Motion16-070 until August 4, 2016 Council meeting to further clarify the need for the temporary removal of the parking restrictions. Motion adopted unanimously. Aye: 5 - Mayor Ryan, Councilmember Swanson, Councilmember Bourke, Councilmember Herbst and Councilmember King ADMINISTRATION 12.-2 RES 16-117 AWARDING THE SALE OF $10,880,000 GENERAL OBLIGATION IMPROVEMENT BONDS, SERIES 2016A; FIXING THEIR FORM AND SPECIFICATIONS; DIRECTING THEIR EXECUTION AND DELIVERY; AND PROVIDING FOR THEIR PAYMENT Finance Director Huss stated Council approved Springsted’s recommendation to accept bids for the sale of $10,880,000 general obligation improvement bonds. He stated the proceeds will be used to reimburse the City and fund pavement management program (PMP); fund the purchase and reimbursement of capital equipment through the issuance of a certificate of indebtedness; and refinance the City’s 2007A Capital Improvement bonds. Terry Heaton, Springsted, Inc. stated four bids were received from Barrett & Company with 39 financial institutions. She stated the low bid came from P&C Capital Markets for 1.56% interest rate with a 12-year term. She noted the City has AA+ rating and the report reflects the City’s strong financial position and manageable debt burden. Moved by Councilmember Herbst, seconded by Mayor Ryan, that Resolution 16-117, “Awarding the Sale of $10,880,000 General Obligation Improvement Bonds, Series 2016A; Fixing their Form and Specifications; Directing their City of Blaine Page 3 City Council Minutes - Final July 14, 2016 Execution and Delivery; and providing for their Payment,” be approved. Motion adopted unanimously. Aye: 5 - Mayor Ryan, Councilmember Swanson, Councilmember Bourke, Councilmember Herbst and Councilmember King 11. DEVELOPMENT BUSINESS 11.-1 RES 16-111 GRANTING FINAL PLAT APPROVAL TO SUBDIVIDE 4.43 ACRES INTO 20 LOTS AND ONE (1) OUTLOT TO BE KNOWN AS THE LAKES OF RADISSON 62ND ADDITION, LOCATED AT LAKES PARKWAY/HARPERS STREET. PRICE CUSTOM HOMES. (CASE FILE NO. 16-0024/SLK) Planning and Community Development Director Schafer stated The Lakes of Radisson 62nd Addition consists of subdividing approximately 4.43 acres into a subdivision with 20 dwelling units. He stated the preliminary plat also includes one outlot for a private drive. He noted Price Custom Homes is the developer and builder. Moved by Mayor Ryan, seconded by Councilmember Herbst, that Resolution 16-111, “Granting Final Plat Approval to Subdivide 4.43 Acres into 20 Lots and One (1) Outlot to be known as The Lakes of Radisson 62nd Addition. Located at Lakes Parkway/Harpers Street. Price Custom Homes,” be approved. Motion adopted unanimously. Aye: 5 - Mayor Ryan, Councilmember Swanson, Councilmember Bourke, Councilmember Herbst and Councilmember King 11.-2 RES 16-112 GRANTING FINAL PLAT APPROVAL TO SUBDIVIDE APPROXIMATELY 30 ACRES INTO 41 LOTS AND TWO (2) OUTLOTS TO BE KNOWN AS SANCTUARY PRESERVE 3RD ADDITION, LOCATED AT 112TH CIRCLE/114TH LANE NE. (CASE FILE NO. 16-0037/LSJ) Planning and Community Development Director Schafer stated the final plat is the third phase of the Sanctuary Preserve preliminary plat. He stated the Sanctuary Preserve 3rd Addition contains 41 lots and two outlots. He noted that Outlot A will be used for a neighborhood park and Outlot B will contain wetlands, storm drainage, and future lots. 114th Lane connection from Sanctuary Preserve to North Oaks Ponds East, once constructed by the developer, to be closed by street barricade for a period of two (2) years from date of initial street completion. City Council to review, with hearing, whether the street should be opened or remain closed for additional time. Moved by Councilmember Herbst, seconded by Councilmember Bourke, that Resolution 16-112, “Granting Final Plat Approval to Subdivide Approximately 30 Acres into 41 Lots and Two (2) Outlots to be known as Sanctuary Preserve 3rd Addition. Located at 112th Circle/114th Lane NE,” be approved. City of Blaine Page 4 City Council Minutes - Final July 14, 2016 Amended motion adopted unanimously. Aye: 5 - Mayor Ryan, Councilmember Swanson, Councilmember Bourke, Councilmember Herbst and Councilmember King Planning and Community Development Director Schafer replied no additional landscaping was included in the plat. He stated there will be barricades for the road; although the sidewalk will connect. Councilmember King stated he is in favor of closing the road for two years. He noted he met with the homeowners in North Oaks and they want to keep the road closed and keep the sidewalk and trail. Mayor Ryan commented 112th will have a signal and the residents in North Oaks may want to use the signal. Councilmember Bourke commented he is in favor of keeping the road closed. He requested an email on the status of the landscaping buffer. Moved by Councilmember Bourke, seconded by Councilmember King to amend the motion to close the road with barricades for two years and add additional screening to the back of the lots. Amendment adopted unanimously. Aye: 5 - Mayor Ryan, Councilmember Swanson, Councilmember Bourke, Councilmember Herbst and Councilmember King 8:00 P.M. - PUBLIC HEARING AND ITEMS SET FOR A CERTAIN TIME - continued 9.-1 RES 16-109 PUBLIC HEARING FOR MUNICIPAL CONSENT FOR I35W MNPASS PROJECT City Engineer Keely stated the Minnesota Department of Transportation (MNDOT) is preparing construction plans for a MNPASS lane in each direction of I35W from Roseville to Blaine. She stated this project requires municipal consent of the final layout from each City on the project corridor. Mayor Ryan opened the public hearing at 8:04 p.m. Sheila Kauppi, MnDOT, stated the project will include all new concrete pavement from Highway 36 in Roseville to Sunset Avenue in Lino Lakes. She noted the project also includes noise walls and construction is planned to start in 2019. Councilmember Swanson commented two additional lanes will be added to 35W. He noted he has worked with the 35W Coalition for 20 years to get the additional lanes. Mayor Ryan closed the public hearing at 8:11 p.m. City of Blaine Page 5 City Council Minutes - Final July 14, 2016 Moved by Councilmember Herbst, seconded by Mayor Ryan, that Resolution 16-109, “Public Hearing for Municipal Consent for I35W MNPASS Project,” be approved. Motion adopted unanimously. Aye: 5 - Mayor Ryan, Councilmember Swanson, Councilmember Bourke, Councilmember Herbst and Councilmember King 9.-2 RES 16-110 VACATION OF DRAINAGE AND UTILITY EASEMENT, CRESCENT PONDS, VACATION NO. V16-02 Mayor Ryan opened the public hearing at 8:12 p.m. City Engineer Keely stated a petition dated May 31, 2016, was submitted to the City by Nagla and Habib Mahmoud requesting vacation of a portion of the drainage and utility easement on Lot 7, Block 7, Crescent Ponds. She stated this vacation is being requested in order to allow construction of a garage addition off of the north side of the house. She stated the applicant is a single property owner who represents 100% of the affected property abutting this easement. She noted the original easement belonged to Great River Energy and they have released their control over the portion being considered for vacation. Mayor Ryan closed the public hearing at 8:13 p.m. Moved by Councilmember King, seconded by Councilmember Herbst, that Resolution 16-110, “Vacation of Drainage and Utility Easement, Crescent Ponds,” be approved. Motion adopted unanimously. Aye: 5 - Mayor Ryan, Councilmember Swanson, Councilmember Bourke, Councilmember Herbst and Councilmember King 9.-3 MO 16-066 PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING ADMINISTERING LICENSE PENALTY(S) PER CHAPTER 6 - ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES, BLAINE LIQUOR, 3453 LAKE DRIVE NE SUITE 140 Mayor Ryan opened the public hearing at 8:15 p.m. City Clerk Sorensen stated Blaine Liquor has had three alcohol compliance violations in a two-year period which results in a mandatory ten consecutive day license suspension. She noted Mr. Moe had requested a public hearing to discuss the penalty phase which is allowed by City Code. Mr. Moe shared that while the employee who sold to the underage person is still employed at the store he is hesitant to dismiss her because of the recent robbery that have occurred while on duty which has caused his employee much street. He said he has trained his staff to card for underage purchase but acknowledged a mistake had been made. He stated closing for ten days would be a death sentence to his business. City of Blaine Page 6 City Council Minutes - Final July 14, 2016 Mayor Ryan suggested Mr. Moe set up their own compliance checks as a way to help ensure no underage sales occur. Mr. Moe agreed, stating he has done his own compliance checks in the past. Mayor Ryan asked if the business is for sale. Mr. Moe replied the business is not for sale but he may be bringing in a new partner. Safety Services Manager/Police Chief Olson stated the ordinance is clear that the suspension is ten consecutive days. Councilmember Bourke asked about mandatory training. Safety Services Manager/Police Chief Olson replied all liquor license establishments need to provide mandatory training to their staff. Councilmember King asked if there are other violators. Safety Services Manager/Police Chief Olson replied there were two other compliance failures both of which have completed their penalty phase. Councilmember King asked how long the ordinance has been in effect. Safety Services Manager/Police Chief Olson replied since 2010. Councilmember Herbst commented employees make mistakes but that the ordinance is clear on the third violation that a ten-day suspension is imposed. Councilmember Bourke asked Mr. Moe for his plan to correct the situation. Mr. Moe replied training has taken place. Mayor Ryan closed the public hearing at 8:26 p.m. Moved by Councilmember Bourke, seconded by Councilmember King, to amend Motion 16-066 to renew Blaine Liquors 2016-2017 off-sale liquor license. Motion adopted unanimously. Aye: 5 - Mayor Ryan, Councilmember Swanson, Councilmember Bourke, Councilmember Herbst and Councilmember King Moved by Mayor Ryan, seconded by Councilmember Swanson, that Motion 16-066, “Public Hearing Regarding Administering License Penalty(S) Per Chapter 6 – Alcoholic Beverages, Blaine Liquor, 3453 Lake Drive NE, Suite 140, to impose the ten-day consecutive license suspension as agreed to by the license holder and Safety Services Manager/Police Chief” be approved. Councilmember Bourke – Yes Councilmember Herbst – Yes Councilmember King – No Councilmember Swanson – Yes Mayor Ryan - Yes City of Blaine Page 7 City Council Minutes - Final July 14, 2016 Motion adopted 4-1. Aye: 4- Mayor Ryan, Councilmember Swanson, Councilmember Bourke and Councilmember Herbst Nay: 1- Councilmember King City Clerk Sorensen stated if a new owner wishes to purchase the store a new license would be required and Blaine Liquors will cease to exist. Councilmember Bourke requested the Police Department work with Mr. Moe on the suspension dates. DEVELOPMENT BUSINESS - continued 11.-3 RES 16-113 GRANTING A FINAL PLAT TO SUBDIVIDE 5.30 ACRES INTO TWO (2) COMMERCIAL LOTS TO BE KNOWN AS CENTRAL AVENUE ACRES 5TH ADDITION, LOCATED AT 11633 ULYSSES LANE NE. RYAN COMPANIES US, INC. (CASE FILE NO. 16-0029/LSJ) Planning and Community Development Director Schafer stated the final plat contains two lots. He stated the building under construction (Marshalls/Petco) will be located on Lot 1 and the future building addition would occur on Lot 2. He noted the parking lot is divided by the new proposed lot line. Moved by Councilmember King, seconded by Councilmember Bourke, that Resolution 16-113, “Granting a Final Plat to Subdivide 5.30 Acres into Two (2) Commercial Lots to be known as Central Avenue Acres 5th Addition. Located at 11633 Ulysses Lane NE Ryan Companies US, Inc.,” be approved. Motion adopted unanimously. Aye: 5 - Mayor Ryan, Councilmember Swanson, Councilmember Bourke, Councilmember Herbst and Councilmember King 11.-4 RES 16-114 GRANTING FINAL PLAT APPROVAL TO SUBDIVIDE APPROXIMATELY 25.75 ACRES INTO 18 SINGLE FAMILY LOTS AND FOUR (4) OUTLOTS TO BE KNOWN AS WOODS AT QUAIL CREEK 4TH ADDITION, LOCATED AT MAIN STREET AND XYLITE STREET NE. MG MAIN STREET PROPERTIES. (CASE FILE NO. 15-0058/LSJ) Planning and Community Development Director Schafer stated the applicant, MG Main Street Properties, is presenting the final plat of Woods at Quail Creek 4th Addition for approval. He stated the plat contains 18 lots and four outlots and will extend Xylite Street north to the edge of this plat. He noted a temporary cul-de-sac will be required to be constructed until the road continues to the north and east in the future. He stated the developer has signed a Development Agreement, submitted all financial guarantees, and was given the approval to start grading the site. City of Blaine Page 8 City Council Minutes - Final July 14, 2016 Councilmember Bourke commented he is concerned about the additional traffic in the area. Moved by Mayor Ryan, seconded by Councilmember King, that Resolution 16-114, “Granting Final Plat Approval to Subdivide Approximately 25.75 Acres into 18 Single Family Lots and Four (4) Outlots to be known as Woods at Quail Creek 4th Addition. Located at Main Street and Xylite Street NE. MG Main Street Properties,” be approved. Motion adopted unanimously. Aye: 5 - Mayor Ryan, Councilmember Swanson, Councilmember Bourke, Councilmember Herbst and Councilmember King 11.-5 RES 16-115 GRANTING A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT AMENDMENT TO CHANGE THE MINIMUM SQUARE FOOTAGE REQUIREMENT FOR RAMBLER STYLE HOMES IN SANCTUARY PRESERVE FROM 1,970 SQUARE FEET TO 1,869 SQUARE FEET AT LEXINGTON AVENUE/114TH AVENUE NE. PULTE HOMES. (CASE FILE NO. 15-0014/LSJ) Planning and Community Development Director Schafer stated in 2015 the City Council approved a conditional use permit that set up the standards for development in Sanctuary Preserve. He stated the Pulte rambler model was redesigned and is 100 square feet short of the approved square footage. He stated staff suggested adding a four season porch or modification for the rambler. Councilmember Bourke stated he prefers the addition of the four season porch and asked for the value difference. Planning and Community Development Director Schafer replied a porch would add $15,000 to $20,000 in value and that staff supported the 1,869 square footage proposal. Paul Hoyer, Pulte Homes, stated the home’s square footage is listed as a minimum of 1,869 square feet and was noted on the original application submittal. He stated Pulte is not requesting a change and still has six models. He stated if a buyer does not want to finish the basement or add a sun room or porch the square footage would be 1,869. Councilmember King stated 1,970 square feet was approved and will not support the reduction to 1,869 square feet. Councilmember Bourke stated he would be in favor of adding a porch. Mr. Hoyer stated this site has wetlands and some models cannot accommodate a porch due to the building pad not being deep enough. Councilmember Swanson stated he will support the 1,869 square feet as the City has good relationships with the residential builders. City Attorney Sweeney stated the Council will need four out of five votes in order to adopt the resolution. City of Blaine Page 9 City Council Minutes - Final July 14, 2016 Moved by Councilmember Herbst, seconded by Mayor Ryan, that this Resolution be Failed. Council Member requested a roll call vote. The motion failed by the following vote: Aye: 3- Mayor Ryan, Councilmember Swanson and Councilmember Herbst Nay: 2- Councilmember Bourke and Councilmember King Councilmember Bourke stated he is in favor of adding a porch to keep the value and aesthetics. Councilmember King stated the Council approved the aesthetics and is not in favor of going back after the fact and reducing the square footage. Mr. Hoyer stated this is a building pad issue. He stated the size was in the original staff report so this is not a change from the preliminary plat process. Moved by Councilmember Bourke, seconded by Councilmember King to reconsider Resolution 16-115. Motion adopted unanimously. Aye: 5 - Mayor Ryan, Councilmember Swanson, Councilmember Bourke, Councilmember Herbst and Councilmember King Moved by Councilmember Herbst, seconded by Mayor Ryan to table Resolution 16-115 to the August 4, 2016 Council meeting. Motion adopted unanimously. Aye: 5 - Mayor Ryan, Councilmember Swanson, Councilmember Bourke, Councilmember Herbst and Councilmember King 12. ADMINISTRATION - continued 12.-1 RES 16-116 AUTHORIZE HIRING OF TWO POLICE OFFICERS AND AMEND THE 2016 GENERAL FUND BUDGET Finance Director Huss stated staff is requesting Council authorization to amend the 2016 General Fund Budget to appropriate additional resources to the Police Patrol Division. He noted the hiring of two new officers by October 1, 2016 would allow for the implementation of a Traffic Enforcement Program at the start of 2017. Councilmember Herbst commented these two new officers will focus on traffic speeding within neighborhoods. Moved by Councilmember Herbst, seconded by Councilmember Bourke, that Resolution 16-116, “Authorize Hiring of Two Police Officers and Amend the 2016 General Fund Budget,” be approved. Motion adopted unanimously. City of Blaine Page 10 City Council Minutes - Final July 14, 2016 Aye: 5 - Mayor Ryan, Councilmember Swanson, Councilmember Bourke, Councilmember Herbst and Councilmember King RES 16-117 AWARDING THE SALE OF $10,880,000 GENERAL OBLIGATION IMPROVEMENT BONDS, SERIES 2016A; FIXING THEIR FORM AND SPECIFICATIONS; DIRECTING THEIR EXECUTION AND DELIVERY; AND PROVIDING FOR THEIR PAYMENT Moved on the agenda to follow Consent Agenda. 12.-3 RES 16-118 REJECT BIDS FOR THE BLAINE WETLAND SANCTUARY, PHASE I TRAIL IMPROVEMENTS, IMPROVEMENT PROJECT NO. 14-09 Public Services Manager Therres stated five bids were received and all were substantially higher than the engineering estimate. He stated staff is recommending the bids be rejected, the bid bonds returned to the bidders, and rebid project at a later date. He stated the City's consultant will review where uncertainties exist and work to create a more accurate estimate. He noted available funds in the Open Space fund were a concern due to the loss of 15% of park dedication fees which has created a shortfall in meeting the projected project costs. Moved by Councilmember Herbst, seconded by Councilmember Bourke, that Resolution 16-118, “Reject Bids for the Blaine Wetland Sanctuary, Phase I Trail Improvements,” be approved. Motion adopted unanimously. Aye: 5 - Mayor Ryan, Councilmember Swanson, Councilmember Bourke, Councilmember Herbst and Councilmember King 12.-4 ORD 16-2354 SECOND READING AMENDING DIVISON 3. - SPECIFIC USE OF STORMWATER PONDS, ADDING SEC. 34-523. - STORMWATER POND AERATION PERMIT OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF BLAINE Public Services Manager Therres stated the current City Ordinance does not allow fountains in ponds unless authorized by City Council. He stated the amendment establishes a permit program to be administered by staff that would allow circulating devices under certain conditions and includes regulatory controls for the operation of the devices. He stated if the pond drops below five feet, the device would have to be turned off. Councilmember Swanson commented ponds are covered in scum and are starting to smell. He noted the City will not be installing or maintaining fountains in ponds. Councilmember Bourke suggested amending language that the aeration equipment not be allowed in ponds with a design permanent pool elevation of City of Blaine Page 11 City Council Minutes - Final July 14, 2016 less than 3 foot of depth instead of the proposed 5 foot of depth. Declared by Mayor Ryan that Ordinance 15-2354, “Amending Division 3. - Specific Use of Stormwater Ponds, Adding Sec. 34-523. - Stormwater Pond Aeration Permit of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Blaine” be introduced and placed on file for second reading at the August 4, 2016, Council meeting. 12.-5 RES 16-119 SUPPORTING ANOKA COUNTY FEDERAL FUNDING APPLICATION FOR CSAH 14 FROM ABERDEEN ST TO RADISSON RD Councilmember Herbst left the meeting at 9:10 p.m. City Engineer Keely stated Anoka County is submitting an application for federal funding for reconstruction of the section of 125th Avenue (CSAH 14) from Aberdeen Street to Radisson Road (CSAH 52). She stated Anoka County is proposing a preliminary design similar to what has been built on 125th Avenue west of TH 65 and what is currently under construction east of Radisson Road. She stated the preliminary design includes two lanes in each direction, concrete curb and gutter, concrete median, median opening for Hastings Street, turn lanes, and trail on the south side of the street. Councilmember Herbst returned to the meeting at 9:12 p.m. Mayor Ryan commented the County had purchased right-of-way. Councilmember King asked if a sound study will be done. City Engineer Keely replied yes, it is required as part of the design of the project if federal funding is used. Moved by Mayor Ryan, seconded by Councilmember King, that Resolution 16-119, “Supporting Anoka County Federal Funding Application for CSAH 14 from Aberdeen Street to Radisson Road,” be approved. Motion adopted unanimously. Aye: 5 - Mayor Ryan, Councilmember Swanson, Councilmember Bourke, Councilmember Herbst and Councilmember King 12.-6 RES 16-120 SUPPORTING ANOKA COUNTY FEDERAL FUNDING APPLICATION FOR IMPROVEMENTS TO THE I35W AND CSAH 32 (CR J) INTERCHANGE City Engineer Keely stated Anoka County is submitting an application for federal funding for reconstruction of the I35W/County Road J (85th Avenue) interchange to provide access to and from the north. She stated the County has not nailed down a design to date, but is considering three concepts. She stated the County has asked the City to provide a resolution of support for a project application. Moved by Councilmember Swanson, seconded by Councilmember Bourke, that Resolution 16-120, “Supporting Anoka County Federal Funding City of Blaine Page 12 City Council Minutes - Final July 14, 2016 Application for Improvements to the I35W and CSAH 32 (CR J) Interchange,” be approved. Motion adopted unanimously. Aye: 5 - Mayor Ryan, Councilmember Swanson, Councilmember Bourke, Councilmember Herbst and Councilmember King 12.-7 RES 16-121 AUTHORIZE REIMBURSEMENT TO PARKSIDE NORTH LLC FOR TRUNK SEWER AND TRUNK WATER CONSTRUCTION ON LEVER STREET AND 125TH AVENUE IN THE AMOUNT OF $320,033, IMPROVEMENT PROJECT NO. 16-10 Councilmember Herbst stated he will be abstaining from this resolution due to a conflict of interest. City Engineer Keely stated the City entered into a contract with Carlson McCain to prepare plans and specifications to extend trunk sanitary and trunk water main to the north side of 125th Avenue within the Lever Street alignment. She stated staff has reviewed the plan, specification, and cost estimate and based on this plan, the cost estimate has been submitted for this work by the Developer's contractor in the amount of $320,033 and staff recommends the Council authorize this work. She stated Council is also asked to approve a 10% contingency to bring the total project budget to $352,036. She noted the funding source for this project is the Developer Escrow, Sanitary Utility Fund and Water Utility Fund and there are sufficient funds to cover these costs. Moved by Councilmember Swanson, seconded by Mayor Ryan, that Resolution 16-121, “Authorize Reimbursement to Parkside North LLC for Trunk Sewer and Trunk Water Construction on Lever Street and 125th Avenue in the amount of $320,033,” be approved. Motion adopted 4-0-1 (Councilmember Herbst abstained). Aye: 4 - Mayor Ryan, Councilmember Swanson, Councilmember Bourke and Councilmember King Abstain: 1 - Councilmember Herbst 12.-8 ORD 16-2359 SECOND READING AMENDING ARTICLE VIII. - RESIDENTIAL MAINTENANCE CODE, DIVISION 1. SEC. 18-305 OF THE BLAINE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF BLAINE REGARDING TEMPORARY FAMILY HEALTH CARE DWELLINGS Planning and Community Development Director Schafer stated a bill creating a new process for local governments to permit certain types of recreational vehicles as temporary family dwellings was signed into law in May 2016. He stated the primary motivation behind the new law is to provide transitional housing for seniors in order for family members to keep a close eye on a relative while they recuperate from surgery. He stated a recreational vehicle, City of Blaine Page 13 City Council Minutes - Final July 14, 2016 trailer, park model or other mobile housing in the front yard or driveway in order for the vehicle/trailer could be lived in for 6 months to a year. He noted the City would need to allow the use and issue a permit for occupancy. Declared by Mayor Ryan that Ordinance 15-2359, “Amending Article VIII. – Residential Maintenance Code, Division 1. Sec. 18-305 of the Blaine Code of Ordinances of the City of Blaine Regarding Temporary Family Health Care Dwellings” be introduced and placed on file for second reading at the August 4, 2016, Council meeting. 12.-9 RES 16-122 ELECTION JUDGE APPOINTMENTS FOR THE 2016 ELECTIONS City Clerk Sorensen stated pursuant to Minnesota election law and City Charter, Council must appoint election judges, set their salary, and schedule a special meeting. She stated staff is also requesting authority to appoint election judges during the time preceding the election. She stated staff has recruited 228 individuals to serve as election judges for both the 2016 Primary and General elections but is still recruiting more judges for the General Election. She stated Council is required to canvass the results of the Primary election on August 12, 2016 and four Council members are needed for a quorum and said the meeting would be held at 9:00 a.m. Moved by Mayor Ryan, seconded by Councilmember Herbst, that Resolution 16-122, “Election Judge Appointments for the 2016 Elections,” be approved. Motion adopted unanimously. Aye: 5 - Mayor Ryan, Councilmember Swanson, Councilmember Bourke, Councilmember Herbst and Councilmember King 13. OTHER BUSINESS Moved by Councilmember Bourke, seconded by Councilmember King to approve and make permanent the traffic study recommendations from SEH for 119th Avenue. Motion adopted unanimously. Aye: 5 - Mayor Ryan, Councilmember Swanson, Councilmember Bourke, Councilmember Herbst and Councilmember King Moved by Councilmember Swanson, seconded by Councilmember Bourke, to conduct a traffic study on Rice Creek Parkway. Motion adopted unanimously. Aye: 5 - Mayor Ryan, Councilmember Swanson, Councilmember Bourke, Councilmember Herbst and Councilmember King Moved by Councilmember King, seconded by Councilmember Herbst for staff City of Blaine Page 14 City Council Minutes - Final July 14, 2016 to start preparing for the establishment of a Traffic Commission of two people per Ward and one At-large hairperson, to being advertising and taking applications in 2016 for appointments in January or February 2017 to establish in year 2017. Motion adopted unanimously. Aye: 5 - Mayor Ryan, Councilmember Swanson, Councilmember Bourke, Councilmember Herbst and Councilmember King City Manager Arneson stated the Council Workshop will be cancelled for August 4, 2016. 14. ADJOURNMENT Moved by Councilmember Herbst, seconded by Councilmember King, to adjourn the meeting at 9:31 p.m. Aye: 5 - Mayor Ryan, Councilmember Swanson, Councilmember Bourke, Councilmember Herbst and Councilmember King City of Blaine Page 15