City Council
Regular MeetingBlaine, MN · August 4, 2016
Minutes
Blaine City Hall
City of Blaine 10801 Town Sq Dr NE
Blaine, MN 55449
Anoka County, Minnesota
Minutes - Final
City Council
Thursday, August 4, 2016 7:30 PM Council Chambers
1. CALL TO ORDER BY THE MAYOR
The meeting was called to order at 7:30 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;
Stormwater Manager Jim Hafner, Senior Engineering Technician Al Thorp;
Communications Technician Roark Haver; City Clerk Catherine Sorensen;
and Recording Secretary Linda Dahlquist.
Present: 6 - Tom Ryan, Councilmember Swanson, Councilmember Bourke,
Councilmember Clark, Councilmember King and Councilmember Hovland
Absent: 1 - Councilmember Herbst
4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
4.-1 MIN 16-25 RECENTLY HELD MEETINGS
Moved by Councilmember Swanson, seconded by Mayor Ryan, that the
Workshop Meeting Minutes of July 14, 2016; the Regular Meeting Minutes of
July 14, 2016, and the Workshop Meeting Minutes of July 21, 2016; be
approved.
Motion adopted 3-0-3 (Councilmembers Clark and Hovland abstained from the
Workshop and Council Meeting Minutes of July 21, 2016, due to absence.)
(Councilmembers Clark and King abstained from the Workshop Meeting
Minutes of July 21, 2016, due to absence.).
Aye: 3 - Mayor Ryan, Councilmember Swanson and Councilmember Bourke
Abstain: 3 - Councilmember Clark, Councilmember King and Councilmember Hovland
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5. AWARDS - PRESENTATIONS - ORGANIZATIONAL BUSINESS
None.
6. COMMUNICATIONS
Mayor Ryan thanked volunteers for their work on the Blaine Triathlon,
thanked staff and residents for their support of Night to Unite and the Police
Department, and encouraged residents to attend the 3M Championship at the
TPC Golf Club.
7. OPEN FORUM FOR CITIZEN INPUT
Mayor Ryan opened the Open Forum at 7:37 p.m.
Harlan Wells, 2951 124th Circle NE, President of the Village Carriage North
Home Owners Association (VCNHOA) and presented a petition to the City to
post permanent “no parking” signs on Edison Street NE from North Marina
Circle west to the center median and the intersection of 123rd Circle NE. He
stated the area has become overflow parking for the beach and when vehicles
are parked there it becomes impassable for emergency vehicles. He stated
they are requesting signs identical to the ones on Dunkirk (No Parking - June
1 to Labor Day-10:00 AM to 8:00 PM) be placed on Edison Street from North
Marina Circle to west of the second center median and the entire length of
123rd Circle NE and 124th Circle NE. He stated these streets are used for
overflow parking for the beach and become one lane streets that are difficult
for cars to navigate as well as causing concerns with trash. He noted there is a
safety concern for pedestrians since there is no sidewalk access to the park.
He noted the association proposes to issue the residents colored vehicle
identification cards for visitors or additional cars that are parked on the street
during the prohibited hours to aid emergency responders in identifying
residents’ vehicles.
Councilmember Bourke suggested the petition be brought to a Council
workshop and asked staff if something can be done this year. City Manager
Arneson noted there are only two weeks left of the swimming season for this
year so this will be a discussion for 2017.
Councilmember Clark suggested the Park Board research the issue and asked
Mr. Wells to attend that meeting.
Mr. Wells requested permanent signs be placed at both entrances.
There being no further input, Mayor Ryan closed the Open Forum at 7:54
p.m.
Discussed.
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8. ADOPTION OF AGENDA
Adopted as amended, moving Item 12.6 forward.
9. 8:00 P.M. - PUBLIC HEARING AND ITEMS SET FOR A CERTAIN TIME
10. APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA:
Moved by Councilmember Swanson, seconded by Councilmember King, that
the following be approved:
Motion adopted unanimously.
Aye: 6 - Mayor Ryan, Councilmember Swanson, Councilmember Bourke,
Councilmember Clark, Councilmember King and Councilmember Hovland
10.-1 MO 16-072 SCHEDULE OF BILLS PAID
Approved
10.-2 MO 16-073 APPROVE A VENDING TRUCK LICENSE FOR EL GORDO
PALETAS, MARIA SOSA, OWNER/OPERATOR, 124 113TH
SQUARE NE
Approved
10.-3 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)
Approved
10.-4 RES 16-123 RESOLUTION APPROVING MASTER SUBSCRIBER AGREEMENT
FOR MINNESOTA COURT DATA SERVICES FOR
GOVERNMENTAL AGENCIES
Adopted
ADMINISTRATION
Mayor Ryan moved agenda item 12.6 to follow the Consent Agenda.
12.-6 ORD 16-2354 SECOND READING
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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
Stormwater Manager Hafner stated Council suggested amended language be
included to not be allowed in ponds with a design permanent pool elevation of
less than 3 foot of depth instead of the proposed 5 foot of depth. He stated
staff recommends against this amendment because most fountains and
aerators draw from depths of more than three feet. He stated this action is
counterproductive to the purpose of the ponds which is to allow the sediments
and pollutants to settle at the pond bottom, out of the water column and
prevented from being transported downstream to surface waters. He stated
staff strongly encourages retaining the language that restricts the depth to five
feet.
Councilmember Bourke asked about the differences between fountains and
aerators. Stormwater Manager Hafner explained that fountains with larger
motors draw water from the bottom to thrust the water up in the air and
aerators/circulators draw from the sides to circulate the water and keep the
water clear of algae. He noted most ponds are four to five feet in depth.
Councilmember Swanson identified four-five ponds in City parks that need
clean-up and inquired about the possibility of installing aerators in City ponds.
Councilmember Clark suggested staff only address the four ponds that have
been identified for clean-up.
Mayor Ryan asked about the use of rubber liners placed on the bottom of the
pond. Stormwater Manager Hafner replied some accumulation will still go on
top of a liner with the discharge of surface water; although a liner would
inhibit the biological treatment of pollutants.
Councilmember Clark suggested fountain permits have a disclaimer that state
permits are subject to reversal should it be deemed necessary by the DNR or
other governmental agency.
Councilmember King stated the disclaimer should state the person seeking the
permit has to obtain all necessary permits.
Councilmember Bourke commented the person applying for the permit has to
meet all state and federal guidelines.
Moved by Councilmember Clark, seconded by Councilmember Bourke, that
Ordinance 16-2354, “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 approved.
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Motion adopted unanimously.
Aye: 6 - Mayor Ryan, Councilmember Swanson, Councilmember Bourke,
Councilmember Clark, Councilmember King and Councilmember Hovland
11. DEVELOPMENT BUSINESS
11.-1 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)
Council removed Resolution 16-115 from the table.
Planning and Community Development Director Schafer stated this item was
tabled at the July 21, 2016 Council meeting so staff could investigate the
original submittal from Pulte that addressed house sizes. He stated staff has
determined that the 1,870 square foot house size for this rambler was included
in the original submittal that was reviewed by the Planning Commission and
City Council. He stated the 1,970 square foot size was incorrectly typed into
the reports and carried into the original resolution. The original information
was shared and the proposed resolution corrects the house size to 1,869 square
feet.
Moved by Mayor Ryan, seconded by Councilmember Clark, that Resolution
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,” be approved.
Motion adopted unanimously.
Aye: 6 - Mayor Ryan, Councilmember Swanson, Councilmember Bourke,
Councilmember Clark, Councilmember King and Councilmember Hovland
11.-2 RES 16-124 GRANTING A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT AMENDMENT TO
ALLOW FOR A 192 SQUARE FOOT SHED TO BE LOCATED IN
THE DEVELOPMENT KNOWN AS SHADE TREE COVE WOODS AT
868 129TH LANE NE. STEPHEN AND AMY LUND. (CASE FILE NO.
16-0034/LSJ)
Planning and Community Development Director Schafer stated the City
received a complaint about a 192 square foot shed in the Shade Tree Cove
development. He noted the shed is 72 square feet over the allowed square
footage and the homeowner is requesting to keep the shed. He stated staff
suggested amending the original conditional use permit to allow for this shed
for this lot only.
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Ross Blaskey, 836 129th Lane NE, sent an email to the City stating he
approves of the permit for case 16-0034.
Gordon Ferguson, 814 129th Lane NE, sent an email to the City stating he
supports his neighbor’s request to allow the shed to remain.
Christopher Anderson, 842 129th Lane NE, stated he is in favor of case
16-0034.
Councilmember King asked if the shed is on an easement. Planning and
Community Development Director Schafer replied the shed is not on an
easement and the property owner did not take out any trees.
Moved by Councilmember Bourke, seconded by Mayor Ryan, that Resolution
16-124, “Granting a Conditional Use Permit Amendment to allow for a 192
Square Foot Shed to be Located in the Development known as Shade Tree
Cove Woods at 868 129th Lane NE. Stephen and Amy Lund,” be approved.
Motion adopted unanimously.
Aye: 6 - Mayor Ryan, Councilmember Swanson, Councilmember Bourke,
Councilmember Clark, Councilmember King and Councilmember Hovland
11.-3 RES 16-125 GRANTING A COMPREHENSIVE PLAN LAND USE AMENDMENT
FROM R (RURAL RESIDENTIAL) TO LDR (LOW DENSITY
RESIDENTIAL) FOR THE RADISSON COVE DEVELOPMENT AT
12726 RADISSON ROAD NE. OAK MEADOWS LAND HOLDING,
LLC. (CASE FILE NO. 16-0033/SLK)
Planning and Community Development Director Schafer stated Radisson
Cove consists of subdividing 5.23 acres into a subdivision with seven
detached single-family lots and one outlot for drainage. He stated the
property has a land use designation of R (Rural) and does not allow for
properties served with sewer and water. He stated the land use must be
changed to accommodate a developed residential use and the area added into
the Metropolitan Urban Service Area (MUSA). He noted the Metropolitan
Council will need to review and take action on the proposed land use and
MUSA boundary change. He stated the developer is requesting to change the
land use to LDR (Low Density Residential) to allow residential development
of three to six units per acre and a zoning designation of DF (Development
Flex) to accommodate the lot sizes. He noted the existing home on Lot 1 will
remain, but the driveway for will be relocated from Radisson Road to 127th
Court NE, and the existing fence will be removed.
Mayor Ryan asked if there were pending assessments on the property.
Planning and Community Development Director Schafer replied yes,
including platting and trunk assessment charges.
Mayor Ryan commented the surrounding land is held in a trust.
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Councilmember Bourke commented a right-in-right out is necessary for this
development.
Councilmember King asked if the trust has an end date. Planning and
Community Development Director Schafer replied there is no end time and
the family is trying to get the property out of trust.
Moved by Councilmember Swanson, seconded by Councilmember King, that
Resolution 16-125, “Granting a Comprehensive Plan Land Use Amendment
from R (Rural Residential) to LDR (Low Density Residential) for the Radisson
Cove Development at 12726 Radisson Road NE. Oak Meadows Land Holding,
LLC,” be approved.
Motion adopted unanimously.
Aye: 6 - Mayor Ryan, Councilmember Swanson, Councilmember Bourke,
Councilmember Clark, Councilmember King and Councilmember Hovland
11.-4 ORD 16-2360 SECOND READING
GRANTING A REZONING FROM FR (FARM RESIDENTIAL) TO DF
(DEVELOPMENT FLEX) FOR THE RADISSON COVE
DEVELOPMENT AT 12726 RADISSON ROAD NE. OAK MEADOWS
LAND HOLDING, LLC. (CASE FILE NO. 16-0033/SLK)
Planning and Community Development Director Schafer stated Radisson
Cove consists of subdividing 5.23 acres into a subdivision with seven
detached single-family lots and one outlot for drainage. He stated the
property has a land use designation of R (Rural) and does not allow for
properties served with sewer and water. He stated the land use must be
changed to accommodate a developed residential use and the area added into
the Metropolitan Urban Service Area (MUSA). He noted the Metropolitan
Council will need to review and take action on the proposed land use and
MUSA boundary change. He stated the developer is requesting to change the
land use to LDR (Low Density Residential) to allow residential development
of three to six units per acre and a zoning designation of DF (Development
Flex) to accommodate the lot sizes. He noted the existing home on Lot 1 will
remain, but the driveway for will be relocated from Radisson Road to 127th
Court NE, and the existing fence will be removed.
Declared by Mayor Ryan that Ordinance 16-2360, “Granting a Rezoning from
FR (Farm Residential) to DF (Development Flex) for the Radisson Cove
Development at 12726 Radisson Road NE. Oak Meadows Land Holding, LLC,”
be introduced and placed on file for second reading at the August 18, 2016,
Council meeting.
12. ADMINISTRATION - continued
12.-1 RES 16-126 DECLARE COST TO BE ASSESSED, ORDER PREPARATION AND
CALL FOR HEARING ON PROPOSED ASSESSMENT FOR THE
PAVEMENT MANAGEMENT PROGRAM - 2015 STREET
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RECONSTRUCTIONS, IMPROVEMENT PROJECT NO. 15-07
City Engineer Keely stated the project includes spot concrete curb and gutter
replacement, asphalt surface removal and replacement, aggregate base and
appurtenant construction. She stated an Assessment Roll has been prepared
consistent with the Feasibility Report and the project will be funded from
assessments, the Public Utility Fund for sewer improvements, and the
Pavement Management Program (PMP).
Moved by Councilmember Hovland, seconded by Mayor Ryan, that Resolution
16-126, “Declare Cost to be Assessed, Order Preparation and Call for Hearing
on Proposed Assessment for the Pavement Management Program – 2015
Street Reconstructions. Improvement Project No. 15-07,” be approved.
Motion adopted unanimously.
Aye: 6 - Mayor Ryan, Councilmember Swanson, Councilmember Bourke,
Councilmember Clark, Councilmember King and Councilmember Hovland
12.-2 RES 16-127 DECLARE COST TO BE ASSESSED, ORDER PREPARATION AND
CALL FOR HEARING ON PROPOSED ASSESSMENT FOR THE
93RD LANE INDUSTRIAL PARK AREA STREET IMPROVEMENTS,
PHASE 4, IMPROVEMENT PROJECT NO. 14-13
City Engineer Keely stated the project includes asphalt pavement
replacement, gravel shouldering, storm drainage improvements, culvert
replacements and cleaning, ditch cleaning and regrading, traffic control
signage and appurtenant construction. She stated an Assessment Roll has
been prepared consistent with the Feasibility Report and the project will be
funded from assessments, Public Utility Fund for sewer improvements and the
Pavement Management Program (PMP).
Moved by Councilmember Swanson, seconded by Councilmember Hovland,
that Resolution 16-127, “Declare Cost to be Assessed, Order Preparation and
Call for Hearing on Proposed Assessment for the 93rd Lane Industrial Park
Area Street Improvements, Phase 4. Improvement Project No. 14-13,” be
approved.
Motion adopted unanimously.
Aye: 6 - Mayor Ryan, Councilmember Swanson, Councilmember Bourke,
Councilmember Clark, Councilmember King and Councilmember Hovland
12.-3 RES 16-128 DECLARE COST TO BE ASSESSED, ORDER PREPARATION AND
CALL FOR HEARING ON PROPOSED ASSESSMENT FOR THE
RECONSTRUCTION OF FLOWERFIELD ROAD FROM LAKE DRIVE
TO LEXINGTON AVENUE, IMPROVEMENT PROJECT NO. 13-22
City Engineer Keely stated this was a joint project between the City of
Lexington and the City of Blaine to reconstruct Flowerfield Road from Lake
Drive to Lexington Avenue. She stated the project includes reclaiming the
existing bituminous pavement, spot concrete curb and gutter replacement,
installation of new concrete curb and gutter, minor storm sewer
improvements, aggregate base, bituminous pavement, and appurtenant
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construction. She stated an Assessment Roll has been prepared consistent
with the Feasibility Report and the project will be funded from assessments
and the Pavement Management Program (PMP).
Moved by Councilmember Hovland, seconded by Councilmember Bourke, that
Resolution 16-128, “Declare Cost to be Assessed, Order Preparation and Call
for Hearing on Proposed Assessment for the 93rd Lane Industrial Park Area
Street Improvements, Phase 4. Improvement Project No. 14-13,” be approved.
Motion adopted unanimously.
Aye: 6 - Mayor Ryan, Councilmember Swanson, Councilmember Bourke,
Councilmember Clark, Councilmember King and Councilmember Hovland
12.-4 RES 16-129 DECLARE COST TO BE ASSESSED, ORDER PREPARATION AND
CALL FOR HEARING ON PROPOSED ASSESSMENT FOR THE
PARTIAL RECONSTRUCTION OF JEFFERSON STREET FROM
125TH LANE TO THE NORTHERN CITY LIMITS, IMPROVEMENT
PROJECT NO. 13-18
City Engineer Keely stated the project includes spot concrete curb and gutter
replacement, installation of concrete sidewalk, storm sewer structures, asphalt
surface, traffic control signage, striping, and appurtenant construction. She
stated an Assessment Roll has been prepared consistent with the Feasibility
Report, with the exception of the omission of one parcel (PIN
06-31-23-21-0003) determined to be in the flood plain, and the project will be
funded from assessments and MSAS.
Councilmember King asked about the Marathon Gas Station. City Manager
Keely replied the gas station was not part of the project.
Moved by Mayor Ryan, seconded by Councilmember Bourke, that Resolution
16-129, “Declare Cost to be Assessed, Order Preparation and Call for Hearing
on Proposed Assessment for the Partial Reconstruction of Jefferson Street
from 125th Lane to the Northern City Limits. Improvement Project No. 13-18,”
be approved.
Motion adopted unanimously.
Aye: 6 - Mayor Ryan, Councilmember Swanson, Councilmember Bourke,
Councilmember Clark, Councilmember King and Councilmember Hovland
12.-5 RES 16-130 DECLARE COST TO BE ASSESSED, ORDER PREPARATION AND
CALL FOR HEARING ON PROPOSED ASSESSMENT FOR
PARTIAL RECONSTRUCTION OF 87TH AVENUE BY THE CITY OF
CIRCLE PINES, IMPROVEMENT PROJECT 15-11
City Engineer Keely stated the City of Blaine and the City of Circle Pines
entered into a Joint Powers Agreement with Blaine agreeing to specially
assess three parcels in Blaine that access 87th Avenue and receive benefit
from the project. She stated the City of Blaine will pay to the City of Circle
Pines all assessments collected.
Moved by Councilmember Swanson, seconded by Councilmember Hovland,
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that Resolution 16-130, “Declare Cost to be Assessed, Order Preparation and
Call for Hearing on Proposed Assessment for the Partial Reconstruction of
87th Avenue by the City of Circle Pines. Improvement Project 15-11,” be
approved.
Motion adopted unanimously.
Aye: 6 - Mayor Ryan, Councilmember Swanson, Councilmember Bourke,
Councilmember Clark, Councilmember King and Councilmember Hovland
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
Moved on the agenda to follow the Consent Agenda.
12.-7 ORD 16-2361 SECOND READING
GRANTING A CODE AMENDMENT TO SECTION 32.02 OF THE
FLOOD PLAIN OVERLAY OF THE ZONING ORDINANCE
REFERENCES TO COINCIDE WITH FEDERAL EMERGENCY
MANAGEMENT AGENDA (FEMA) LETTERS OF MAP REVISION
(LOMR) EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2016. (CASE FILE NO. 16-0038/JK)
City Engineer Keely stated development in the Sanctuary Preserve required a
revision to the City's Flood Insurance Rate Map (FIRM) through applications
to the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). She stated FEMA
issued a Letter of Map Revision that became effective July 1, 2016 and
FEMA regulations require the City to incorporate these revisions into the
City's Flood Plain Overlay District Ordinance which is a part of the Zoning
Ordinance. She noted the Developer will complete FEMA applications to
remove the homes from the flood zone.
Councilmember Clark asked what the City has done to verify the data used is
current and accurate. City Engineer Keely replied staff hired a surveyor to
look at the new areas that were designated in 2015 and have submitted
paperwork for those residents as a City to help with that process. She noted
the City uses historical data as proof the homes are protected.
Councilmember Clark asked if the City has challenged FEMA’s data. City
Engineer Keely stated staff provides records to process FEMA paperwork to
take properties out of flood plain status.
Planning and Community Development Director Schafer noted this affects
new developments and the developers’ have to complete the FEMA
paperwork.
Declared by Mayor Ryan that Ordinance 16-2361, “Granting a Code Amendment
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to Section 32.02 of the Flood Plain Overlay of the Zoning Ordinance References
to Coincide with Federal Emergency Management Agenda (FEMA) Letters of
Map Revision (LOMR) Effective July 1, 2016,” be introduced and placed on file
for second reading at the August 18, 2016, Council meeting.
12.-8 ORD 16-2362 SECOND READING
ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 82 - TRAFFIC AND VEHICLES,
ARTICLE I. - IN GENERAL, ADDING SECTION 82-8 ESTABLISHING
BLAINE TRAFFIC COMMISSION
Public Services Manager Therres stated Council directed staff to establish a
Traffic Commission to review neighborhood traffic concerns on local streets,
define issues, review alternatives, look at costs, hold public hearings, and
make recommendations. He stated staff will advertise the Commission in
October 2016. He stated the Commission will be comprised of seven
members (two members from each Ward) and one Chairperson at large. He
noted the Terms for the Commission will be two-year terms beginning March
2017 with four terms expiring March 2020 in order to establish staggered
terms.
Declared by Mayor Ryan that Ordinance 16-2361, “Ordinance Amending
Chapter 82 – Traffic and Vehicles, Article I. – In General, Adding Section 82-8
Establishing Blaine Traffic Commission,” be introduced and placed on file for
second reading at the August 18, 2016, Council meeting.
12.-9 ORD 16-2363 SECOND READING
ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 86 - UTILITIES - ARTICLE I. -
IN GENERAL, SEC. 86-7 LAWN SPRINKLER RESTRICTIONS
Public Services Manager Therres stated one requirement the City needs for
final approval from the Department of Natural Resources for additional wells
is to implement a water conservation plan. He stated lawn and garden
sprinkling and the use of irrigation systems will be permitted for properties
having odd numbered addresses only on odd numbered days and for
properties having even numbered addresses only on even numbered days and
from May 15 through September 15 lawn and garden sprinkling will be
prohibited between the hours of 10:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. daily. He noted
exceptions include private wells, City owned properties, limited hand
watering, and new landscaping within 30 days of installation.
Councilmember Clark requested staff research the cost of sprinkler systems
that have automatic rain shut-off sensors.
Declared by Mayor Ryan that Ordinance 16-2361, “Ordinance Amendment for
Lawn Sprinkling Restrictions,” be introduced and placed on file for second
reading at the August 18, 2016, Council meeting.
12. ORD 16-2359 SECOND READING
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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 the new law is
to provide transitional housing for seniors to place mobile housing in the front
yard or driveway of a family member’s residential home for 6 months to a
year and the City would have to allow the use and issue a permit for
occupancy. He stated if a city chooses not to participate in this program by
passing an ordinance specifically opting out, the law will require the city to
issue permits to qualified applicants starting on September 1, 2016.
Moved by Councilmember Swanson, seconded by Councilmember King, that
Ordinance 16-2359, “Amending Article VIII. – Residential Maintenance Code,
Division1. Sec. 18-305 of the Blaine Code of Ordinances of the City of Blaine
Regarding Temporary Family Health Care Dwellings,” be approved.
Motion adopted unanimously.
Aye: 6 - Mayor Ryan, Councilmember Swanson, Councilmember Bourke,
Councilmember Clark, Councilmember King and Councilmember Hovland
Councilmember Clark requested a workshop to review a City ordinance for
Temporary Family Health Care Dwellings.
Councilmember Hovland commented there are other options available for
elder care.
12. MO 16-074 AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO EXTEND THE CONTRACT
-11 WITH LOCKRIDGE GRINDAL NAUEN P.L.L.P. TO ASSIST WITH
THE LEGISLATIVE BONDING REQUEST FOR 105TH AVENUE
City Manager Arneson stated the Council authorized the City Manager to
retain Lockridge Grindal Nauen and its government relations team to assist
with the City’s legislative bonding request for the 105th Avenue project. He
stated the City has reached the contract limit and will need to extend the
contract.
Moved by Mayor Ryan, seconded by Councilmember Clark, that Motion 16-074,
“Authorize the City Manager to Extend the Contract with Lockridge Grindal
Nauen P.L.L.P. to assist with the Legislative Bonding Request for 105th
Avenue,” be approved.
Motion adopted unanimously.
Aye: 6 - Mayor Ryan, Councilmember Swanson, Councilmember Bourke,
Councilmember Clark, Councilmember King and Councilmember Hovland
13. OTHER BUSINESS
Councilmember Bourke requested park improvements/updates for the park in
North Oaks.
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Councilmember Bourke stated the North Oaks residents have an issue with
crossing Radisson Road. He requested a meeting with Anoka County about
crossing Radisson Road.
Councilmember Swanson requested an update on traffic around Northtown.
Safety Services Manager/Police Chief Chris Olson replied staff has received
the radar detection devices and need to be installed. He stated we are in the
processing of hiring for three officers. He stated there have been 50 calls in
area two. He noted there has been improvement in Area Four.
Councilmember Bourke asked about the electronic speed signs for 119th
Avenue. City Engineer Keely stated not all of the equipment has arrived yet
but should arrive soon.
Councilmember King requested having running water in City parks for
drinking.
Mayor Ryan stated the City has received complaints about the overgrowth in
medians and suggested exploring paving the medians. City Manager Arneson
replied the City has some funds to start the work in 2017.
14. ADJOURNMENT
Moved by Councilmember Bourke, seconded by Councilmember Hovland, to
adjourn the meeting at 9:05 p.m.
Aye: 6 - Mayor Ryan, Councilmember Swanson, Councilmember Bourke,
Councilmember Clark, Councilmember King and Councilmember Hovland
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Agenda
Blaine City Hall
City of Blaine 10801 Town Sq Dr NE
Blaine, MN 55449
Anoka County, Minnesota
Meeting Agenda - Final
City Council
Thursday, August 4, 2016 7:30 PM Council Chambers
1. CALL TO ORDER BY THE MAYOR
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
3. ROLL CALL
4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
4.-1 MIN 16-25 RECENTLY HELD MEETINGS
Sponsors: Sorensen
Attachments: 07-21-16 Workshop Minutes
07-14-16 Workshop Minutes
07-14-16 Council Minutes
5. AWARDS - PRESENTATIONS - ORGANIZATIONAL BUSINESS
6. COMMUNICATIONS
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
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.
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10.-1 MO 16-072 SCHEDULE OF BILLS PAID
Sponsors: Huss
Attachments: 07/01/16 Bills Paid
07/08/16 Bills Paid
07/15/16 Bills Paid
07/22/16 Bills Paid
June 2016 Payroll Checks and Wire Transfers
10.-2 MO 16-073 APPROVE A VENDING TRUCK LICENSE FOR EL GORDO PALETAS,
MARIA SOSA, OWNER/OPERATOR, 124 113TH SQUARE NE
Sponsors: Sorensen
10.-3 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)
Sponsors: Keely
Attachments: Centennial Parking Request
Centennial School Parking Map.pdf
10.-4 RES RESOLUTION APPROVING MASTER SUBSCRIBER AGREEMENT
16-123 FOR MINNESOTA COURT DATA SERVICES FOR GOVERNMENTAL
AGENCIES
Sponsors: Safety Services Manager / Police Chief Olson
Attachments: Master Subscriber Agreement
11. DEVELOPMENT BUSINESS
11.-1 RES GRANTING A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT AMENDMENT TO
16-115 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)
Sponsors: Schafer
Attachments: Sanctuary Preserve - CUP Amendment - attachments
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11.-2 RES GRANTING A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT AMENDMENT TO ALLOW
16-124 FOR A 192 SQUARE FOOT SHED TO BE LOCATED IN THE
DEVELOPMENT KNOWN AS SHADE TREE COVE WOODS AT 868
129TH LANE NE. STEPHEN AND AMY LUND. (CASE FILE NO.
16-0034/LSJ)
Sponsors: Schafer
Attachments: Stephen & Amy Lund - Attachments
Public Comment
11.-3 RES GRANTING A COMPREHENSIVE PLAN LAND USE AMENDMENT
16-125 FROM R (RURAL RESIDENTIAL) TO LDR (LOW DENSITY
RESIDENTIAL) FOR THE RADISSON COVE DEVELOPMENT AT
12726 RADISSON ROAD NE. OAK MEADOWS LAND HOLDING, LLC.
(CASE FILE NO. 16-0033/SLK)
Sponsors: Schafer
Attachments: Radisson Cove - attachments
11.-4 ORD FIRST READING
16-2360
GRANTING A REZONING FROM FR (FARM RESIDENCE) TO DF
(DEVELOPMENT FLEX) FOR THE RADISSON COVE DEVELOPMENT
AT 12726 RADISSON ROAD NE. OAK MEADOWS LAND HOLDING,
LLC. (CASE FILE NO. 16-0033/SLK)
Sponsors: Schafer
12. ADMINISTRATION
12.-1 RES DECLARE COST TO BE ASSESSED, ORDER PREPARATION AND
16-126 CALL FOR HEARING ON PROPOSED ASSESSMENT FOR THE
PAVEMENT MANAGEMENT PROGRAM - 2015 STREET
RECONSTRUCTIONS, IMPROVEMENT PROJECT NO. 15-07
Sponsors: Keely
Attachments: 15-07FinalAssmt Roll.pdf
15-07Map92ndCircle.pdf
15-07Map3rdSt.pdf
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12.-2 RES DECLARE COST TO BE ASSESSED, ORDER PREPARATION AND
16-127 CALL FOR HEARING ON PROPOSED ASSESSMENT FOR THE 93RD
LANE INDUSTRIAL PARK AREA STREET IMPROVEMENTS, PHASE
4, IMPROVEMENT PROJECT NO. 14-13
Sponsors: Keely
Attachments: 14-13AssmtRoll.pdf
14-13 Assessment Map 1.pdf
14-13 Assessment Map 2.pdf
14-13 Assessment Map 3.pdf
12.-3 RES DECLARE COST TO BE ASSESSED, ORDER PREPARATION AND
16-128 CALL FOR HEARING ON PROPOSED ASSESSMENT FOR THE
RECONSTRUCTION OF FLOWERFIELD ROAD FROM LAKE DRIVE
TO LEXINGTON AVENUE, IMPROVEMENT PROJECT NO. 13-22
Sponsors: Keely
Attachments: 13-22Final Assessment Roll.pdf
13-22Assessment Map.pdf
12.-4 RES DECLARE COST TO BE ASSESSED, ORDER PREPARATION AND
16-129 CALL FOR HEARING ON PROPOSED ASSESSMENT FOR THE
PARTIAL RECONSTRUCTION OF JEFFERSON STREET FROM
125TH LANE TO THE NORTHERN CITY LIMITS, IMPROVEMENT
PROJECT NO. 13-18
Sponsors: Keely
Attachments: 13-18FinalAssmt Roll.pdf
13-18Assessment Map.pdf
12.-5 RES DECLARE COST TO BE ASSESSED, ORDER PREPARATION AND
16-130 CALL FOR HEARING ON PROPOSED ASSESSMENT FOR PARTIAL
RECONSTRUCTION OF 87TH AVENUE BY THE CITY OF CIRCLE
PINES, IMPROVEMENT PROJECT 15-11
Sponsors: Keely
Attachments: 15-11 Final Assessment Roll.pdf
15-11Assessment Map.pdf
12.-6 ORD SECOND READING
16-2354
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
Sponsors: Hafner
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12.-7 ORD FIRST READING
16-2361
GRANTING A CODE AMENDMENT TO SECTION 32.02 OF THE
FLOOD PLAIN OVERLAY OF THE ZONING ORDINANCE
REFERENCES TO COINCIDE WITH FEDERAL EMERGENCY
MANAGEMENT AGENDA (FEMA) LETTERS OF MAP REVISION
(LOMR) EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2016. (CASE FILE NO. 16-0038/JK)
Sponsors: Keely
Attachments: Flood Plain Overlay - CC Attachments
12.-8 ORD FIRST READING
16-2362
ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 82 - TRAFFIC AND VEHICLES,
ARTICLE I. - IN GENERAL, ADDING SECTION 82-8 ESTABLISHING
BLAINE TRAFFIC COMMISSION
Sponsors: Therres
12.-9 ORD FIRST READING
16-2363
ORDINANCE AMENDMENT FOR LAWN SPRINKLING
RESTRICTIONS
Sponsors: Therres
12.-10 ORD SECOND READING
16-2359
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
Sponsors: Schafer
12.-11 MO 16-074 AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO EXTEND THE CONTRACT
WITH LOCKRIDGE GRINDAL NAUEN P.L.L.P. TO ASSIST WITH THE
LEGISLATIVE BONDING REQUEST FOR 105TH AVENUE
Sponsors: Arneson
13. OTHER BUSINESS
14. ADJOURNMENT
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