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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, October 6, 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; Senior Engineering Technician Al Thorp; City Clerk Catherine Sorensen; and Recording Secretary Linda Dahlquist. Present: 7 - Tom Ryan, Councilmember Swanson, Councilmember Bourke, Councilmember Herbst, Councilmember Clark, Councilmember King and Councilmember Hovland 4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 4.-1 MIN 16-32 RECENTLY HELD MEETINGS Moved by Councilmember Swanson, seconded by Councilmember Hovland, that the Workshop Meeting Minutes of September 8, 2016; the Workshop Meeting Minutes of September 15, 2016; and the Regular Meeting Minutes of September 15, 2016, be approved. Motion adopted 4-0-3 (Councilmembers Bourke and King abstained from the Workshop Meeting Minutes of September 8, 2016 due to absence.). (Councilmember Clark abstained from the Workshop Meeting Minutes and the Regular Meeting Minutes of September 15, 2016 due to absence.). Aye: 4 - Mayor Ryan, Councilmember Swanson, Councilmember Herbst and Councilmember Hovland Abstain: 3 - Councilmember Bourke, Councilmember Clark and Councilmember King Councilmember Clark left the meeting at 7:35 p.m. City of Blaine Page 1 City Council Minutes - Final October 6, 2016 5. AWARDS - PRESENTATIONS - ORGANIZATIONAL BUSINESS None. 6. COMMUNICATIONS None. 7. OPEN FORUM FOR CITIZEN INPUT Mayor Ryan opened the Open Forum at 7:36 p.m. Councilmember Clark returned to the meeting at 7:36 p.m. Tom Doran, 8666 Hastings Street NE, asked the Council what is being done about the sewers after the floods on September 21, 2016. Mayor Ryan replied the City has declared a three-day emergency and staff is working on the issue. City Manager Arneson stated work will be completed by the end of next week. Mr. Doran requested the homes be re-scoped for sand and debris. City Manager Arneson stated the League of Minnesota Cities is the City’s insurer and residents need to file claims and work with the League of Minnesota Cities and they will go after the contractor. Councilmember Swanson noted that Walter’s brought out dumpsters for debris. Tom Sands, 8808 Hastings Street NE, asked if SRWeidema will be allowed to work on future projects. Mayor Ryan stated the City has not had trouble in the past with the company. Councilmember Hovland asked if the City oversees the work of the contractors. City Manager Arneson replied the City does not dictate construction means and methods of the contractor. Councilmember Clark stated staff makes decisions based on past work history of contractors. Mr. Sands stated this issue could have been avoided. He noted construction sites are required to have silt fences and the contractor did not use silt fences. Councilmember Swanson stated the City needs to review with engineering on why the issue occurred. There being no further input, Mayor Ryan closed the Open Forum at 7:47 p.m. City of Blaine Page 2 City Council Minutes - Final October 6, 2016 8. ADOPTION OF AGENDA 9. 8:00 P.M. - PUBLIC HEARING AND ITEMS SET FOR A CERTAIN TIME None. 10. APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA: Mayor Ryan stated agenda item 10.3 has been removed from the agenda. Moved by Councilmember Herbst, seconded by Councilmember King, that the following be approved: 10.-1 MO 16-087 SCHEDULE OF BILLS PAID Approved 10.-2 MO 16-088 APPROVE PAYMENT OF $80,722.20 TO VALLEY-RICH FOR EMERGENCY WATERMAIN REPAIRS ON 126TH AND JAMESTOWN Approved 10.-3 MO 16-089 APPROVE A TOBACCO AND TOBACCO PRODUCTS LICENSE FOR SATI 1999, INC. AT 10519 UNIVERSITY AVENUE NE Postponed 10.-4 RES 16-151 ADDITIONAL ELECTION JUDGE APPOINTMENTS AND 2016 GENERAL ELECTION CANVASS Adopted 10.-5 RES 16-152 APPROVE AN OFF-SITE GAMBLING PERMIT FOR SPRING LAKE PARK LIONS AT TPC TWIN CITIES 11444 TOURNAMENT PLAYERS PARKWAY Adopted 10.-6 MO 16-090 APPROVE A SPECIAL EVENTS LICENSE FOR THE KRIS LINDAHL TEAM GREAT PUMPKIN GIVEAWAY LOCATED AT THE City of Blaine Page 3 City Council Minutes - Final October 6, 2016 NATIONAL SPORTS CENTER, 1700 105TH AVENUE NE Approved 10.-7 MO 16-091 APPROVE A SPECIAL EVENTS LICENSE FOR THE JOYFUL NOISE FAMILY FEST LOCATED AT THE NATIONAL SPORTS CENTER, 1700 105TH AVENUE NE Approved 11. DEVELOPMENT BUSINESS 11.-1 RES 16-153 GRANTING A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT TO ALLOW FOR OPERATION OF AN INDOOR GLOW IN THE DARK MINI GOLF COURSE LOCATED AT 12579 CENTRAL AVENUE NE, SUITE 230. JENNA MILLER. (CASE FILE NO. 16-0043/BKS) Planning and Community Development Director Schafer stated the applicant, Glow in One Mini Golf, is proposing to open a glow in the dark miniature golf course in 5,000 square feet of a multi-tenant building at 12579 Central Avenue NE Suite 230. He stated the applicant's use is an 18-hole black light/glow in the dark, indoor mini golf course and a party room. He noted the building and site meet all current zoning code requirements and there is adequate parking. Moved by Councilmember Bourke, seconded by Councilmember Clark that Resolution 16-153, “Granting a Conditional Use Permit to Allow for Operation of an Indoor Glow in the Dark Mini Golf Course Located at 12579 Central Avenue NE, Suite 230. Jenna Miller,” be approved. Motion adopted unanimously. Aye: 7 - Mayor Ryan, Councilmember Swanson, Councilmember Bourke, Councilmember Herbst, Councilmember Clark, Councilmember King and Councilmember Hovland 11.-2 MO 16-092 APPROVE AMUSEMENT DEVICE LICENSE FOR GLOW IN ONE MINI GOLF LOCATED AT 12579 CENTRAL AVENUE, SUITE 230 City Clerk Sorensen stated applicant, Jenna Miller, has submitted an application for an Amusement Center license for Glow In One Mini Golf, 12579 Central Avenue, Suite 230. She stated the applicant has met the licensing requirements by completing all necessary forms and depositing the fee with the City. She noted the applicant also plans to have one or two amusement devices. Moved by Councilmember King, seconded by Councilmember Swanson, that Motion 16-092, “Approve Amusement Center License for Glow In One Mini Golf Located at 12579 Central Avenue, Suite 230,” be approved. City of Blaine Page 4 City Council Minutes - Final October 6, 2016 Motion adopted unanimously. Aye: 7 - Mayor Ryan, Councilmember Swanson, Councilmember Bourke, Councilmember Herbst, Councilmember Clark, Councilmember King and Councilmember Hovland 11.-3 RES 16-154 GRANTING A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT TO ALLOW FOR MORE THAN TWO ACCESSORY STRUCTURES ON THE LOT WHICH IS ZONED R-1 (SINGLE FAMILY) FOR A TOTAL OF 980 SQUARE FEET, LOCATED AT 249 OAK PARK DRIVE NE. BEVERLY FOLSTROM. (CASE FILE NO. 16-0040/LSJ) Planning and Community Development Director Schafer stated the property currently has a 664 square foot permitted detached garage, an unpermitted 156 square foot storage shed which has been there for over 20 years) and an unpermitted 160 square foot lean-to structure for a total square footage of 980 square feet. He noted R-1 zone allows the total garage square footage to be up to 1,000 square feet. He stated there are no code violations on the property other than the three structures that need a conditional use permit. He stated staff is recommending that the three structures be allowed to remain and that the conditional use permit be granted. Moved by Councilmember King, seconded by Councilmember Bourke, that Resolution 16-154, “Granting a Conditional Use Permit to Allow for more than Two Accessory Structures on the Lot which is Zoned R-1 (Single Family) for a Total of 980 Square Feet, Located at 249 Oak Park Drive NE. Beverly Folstrom,” be approved. Motion adopted unanimously. Aye: 7 - Mayor Ryan, Councilmember Swanson, Councilmember Bourke, Councilmember Herbst, Councilmember Clark, Councilmember King and Councilmember Hovland 11.-4 RES 16-155 GRANTING A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT AMENDMENT TO ALLOW FOR OUTDOOR DINING THAT INCLUDES TWO (2) TABLES AND EIGHT (8) SEATS TO BE LOCATED IN A PBD (PLANNED BUSINESS DISTRICT) ZONING DISTRICT AT 1560 109TH AVENUE NE. CSRS, INC. AND RAISING CANE’S RESTAURANT, LLC. (CASE FILE NO. 16-0007/LSJ) Planning and Community Development Director Schafer stated Raising Cane's is currently under construction in Victory Village and would like to have outdoor dining which requires an amendment to their current conditional use permit. He noted this item did not go to the Planning Commission for approval; although a notice was sent out to the adjacent property owners. Councilmember Clark asked about a traffic analysis. Planning and Community Development Director Schafer replied a traffic study had already been done and suggested TCF channel their traffic differently. Councilmember Clark suggested an access from Target’s parking lot. City of Blaine Page 5 City Council Minutes - Final October 6, 2016 Planning and Community Development Director Schafer replied staff will contact Target with the suggestion. Councilmember Bourke commented there is room for four tables. Moved by Councilmember Herbst, seconded by Mayor Ryan, that Resolution 16-155, “Granting a Conditional Use Permit Amendment to Allow for Outdoor Dining that Includes Two (2) Tables and Eight (8) Seats to be located in a PBD (Planned Business District) Zoning District at 1560 109th Avenue NE. CSRS, Inc. and Raising Cane’s Restaurant, LLC,” be approved. Motion adopted unanimously. Aye: 7 - Mayor Ryan, Councilmember Swanson, Councilmember Bourke, Councilmember Herbst, Councilmember Clark, Councilmember King and Councilmember Hovland 11.-5 RES 16-156 GRANTING PRELIMINARY PLAT ONE YEAR EXTENSION FOR SARAH JEAN ESTATES, LOCATED AT 12701 HARPERS STREET NE. SUMMIT LAND. (CASE FILE NO. 14-0050/SLK) Planning and Community Development Director Schafer stated the applicant received approval of a preliminary plat one-year extension from the Council for a subdivision known as Sarah Jean Estates that includes 5 acres and 12 lots and an outlot for storm water. He stated the developer has not made any progress towards submitting the final plat for this property due to their completing similar single family projects on Jackson Street and anticipates starting the project in spring/summer 2017. He stated the applicant is requesting a one-year extension on the preliminary plat approval. Moved by Councilmember King, seconded by Councilmember Herbst, that Resolution 16-154, “Granting Preliminary Plat One Year Extension for Sarah Jean Estates, Located at 12701 Harpers Street NE. Summit Land,” be approved. Motion adopted unanimously. Aye: 7 - Mayor Ryan, Councilmember Swanson, Councilmember Bourke, Councilmember Herbst, Councilmember Clark, Councilmember King and Councilmember Hovland 12. ADMINISTRATION None. 13. OTHER BUSINESS Mayor Ryan stated Arts in Harmony displays artwork in City Hall and wants to extend the art shows for 2018 and 2019. He stated he is not in favor of the extension. He noted City Hall is not an art gallery. Moved by Mayor Ryan, seconded by Councilmember Clark to continue Arts in Harmony art display through 2017. Motion adopted unanimously. City of Blaine Page 6 City Council Minutes - Final October 6, 2016 Aye: 7 - Mayor Ryan, Councilmember Swanson, Councilmember Bourke, Councilmember Herbst, Councilmember Clark, Councilmember King and Councilmember Hovland Public Services Manager Therres stated the art show is for one month in 2017 and the Arts Council has suggested no more shows beyond 2017. Moved by Councilmember Clark, seconded by Councilmember King for a discussion in Workshop and action in the Council Meeting on October 20, 2016 on artwork displayed in City Hall. Motion adopted unanimously. Aye: 7 - Mayor Ryan, Councilmember Swanson, Councilmember Bourke, Councilmember Herbst, Councilmember Clark, Councilmember King and Councilmember Hovland 14. ADJOURNMENT Moved by Councilmember Herbst, seconded by Councilmember Bourke, to adjourn the meeting at 8:15 p.m. Aye: 7 - Mayor Ryan, Councilmember Swanson, Councilmember Bourke, Councilmember Herbst, Councilmember Clark, Councilmember King and Councilmember Hovland City of Blaine Page 7