City Council
Regular MeetingBlaine, MN · August 3, 2017
Minutes
Blaine City Hall
City of Blaine 10801 Town Sq Dr NE
Blaine, MN 55449
Anoka County, Minnesota
Minutes - Final
City Council
Thursday, August 3, 2017 7:30 PM Council Chambers
1. CALL TO ORDER BY THE MAYOR
The meeting was called to order at 7:31 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; Planning and Community
Development Director Bryan Schafer; Interim Police Chief/Safety Services
Manager Dan Szykulski; Finance Director Joe Huss; Public Services
Manager/Assistant City Manager Bob Therres; City Attorney Patrick Sweeney;
City Engineer Jean Keely; Communications Technician Roark Haver; Senior
Engineering Technician Al Thorp; and City Clerk Catherine Sorensen.
Present: 6 - Mayor Ryan, Councilmember Swanson, Councilmember Clark,
Councilmember King, Councilmember Hovland and Councilmember Jeppson
Absent: 1 - Councilmember Garvais
4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
4.-1 MIN 17-28 RECENTLY HELD MEETINGS
Moved by Councilmember Hovland, seconded by Councilmember Jeppson,
that the Minutes of the Workshop Meeting of July 13, 2017, the Minutes of the
Regular Meeting of July 13, 2017, and the Minutes of the Workshop Meeting of
July 20, 2017 be approved.
Motion adopted unanimously.
Aye: 6 - Mayor Ryan, Councilmember Swanson, Councilmember Clark,
Councilmember King, Councilmember Hovland and Councilmember Jeppson
5. AWARDS - PRESENTATIONS - ORGANIZATIONAL BUSINESS - GUESTS
5.-1 SPEAKER CENTENNIAL SCHOOL DISTRICT SUPERINTENDENT DIETZ WILL
17-06 PROVIDE A 2017-2018 SCHOOL YEAR UPDATE
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Dan Melde, Director of Human Resources for the Centennial School District,
provided the Council with an update on the coming 2017-2018 school year. He
explained the district was finishing a large renovation project noting each school
recently received updates. He was proud of the fact this three-year project was
nearing completion. He reviewed the goals and initiatives for the school district
noting communication was a strong focus. He reported Centennial was one of the
top performing school districts in the State and was a leader in the North Metro
area.
Tom Breuning, Centennial High School Principal, discussed the LEAP initiative
being pursued at Centennial. He explained this 60-minute block of time allowed
students to pursue other activities during their lunch hour in order to reduce stress
and behavior concerns, while increasing educational performance. He reported
LEAP was a cost neutral program that was greatly benefiting the students.
Mayor Ryan asked if all of the renovation projects would be completed in time for
the first day of school. Mr. Breuning stated the projects would be completed in
time.
Informational: no action required
6. COMMUNICATIONS
Mayor Ryan thanked all of the Blaine residents and staff members who participated
in Night to Unite. He reported Blaine had over 140 neighborhood parties this year.
He also thanked the Police and Fire Departments for their presence at the
neighborhood parties.
Councilmember King requested an update on the 105th Avenue construction
project. City Manager Arneson stated the project has been contracted with North
Pine and a preconstruction meeting was held with them on Tuesday, August 1st.
He reported CenterPoint Energy was installing gas lines at this time and
construction will begin on Monday, August 7th. He stated work would begin on
the north lanes in 2017 and the southern lanes will be completed in the spring of
2018 in hopes of having the project completed in time for the 2018 Schwan’s Cup.
He stated a groundbreaking event would be held on August 14th and invited the
public to attend.
Informational; no action required.
7. OPEN FORUM FOR CITIZEN INPUT
Mayor Ryan opened the Open Forum at 7:43 p.m.
Rachel Kahler, 10175 Pleasure Creek Parkway East, stated she moved to Blaine
in the spring of 2013. She commented on the level of juvenile crime in the City and
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believed this was on the rise. She explained she installed cameras on her home
after her vehicle was prowled. These cameras assisted her in catching the juveniles
that vandalized her garage and truck. She requested the City address this issue.
Brandon Bengstrom, 10175 Pleasure Creek Parkway East, expressed concern
with the bored children in the community and how they were committing crimes
during the summer months when they were bored. He believed the solution was to
open a youth center. He commented on the success Brooklyn Park has had with
their youth center. He stated he did not want to see Blaine youth going down the
wrong path and encouraged the Council to consider programming for a youth
center.
Mayor Ryan and Councilmember Jeppson thanked Mr. Bengstrom and Ms. Kahler
for bringing this issue to the City Council.
There being no input, Mayor Ryan closed the Open Forum at 7:49 p.m.
Comments received.
8. ADOPTION OF AGENDA
The agenda was adopted as amended removing Item 11.1 under Development
Business.
Adopted as amended.
9. 7:30 P.M. - PUBLIC HEARING AND ITEMS SET FOR A CERTAIN TIME
None.
10. APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA:
Councilmember King requested the removal of agenda item 10.1.
Councilmember Hovland requested the removal of agenda item 10.2.
Adopted the Consent Agenda
10.-3 RES 17-099 RECEIVE PETITION AND ORDER PUBLIC HEARING FOR VACATION
OF DRAINAGE AND UTILITY EASEMENT AT UNIVERSITY AVENUE
NE AS PLATTED IN MUIR’S NORTHTOWN ADDITION, VACATION NO.
V17-03
Adopted
10.-4 RES 17-100 EXTEND SEASONAL PARKING RESTRICTIONS ON 121ST AVENUE
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FROM 3RD STREET TO 7TH STREET
Adopted
10.-5 MO 17-96 AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR AND CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO
CONTRACT WITH BRAUN INTERTEC IN A NOT TO EXCEED
AMOUNT OF $61,812 FOR CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS TESTING
SERVICES ON 105TH AVENUE, IMPROVEMENT PROJECT NO.
14-11
Approved
10.-1 MO 17-95 SCHEDULE OF BILLS PAID
Councilmember King requested further information on the USA Blue Book
expense for Hydrant Meters. Public Services Manager/Assistant City Manager
Therres reported this was an item brought to the City Council three months ago to
replace water meters on hydrants. This would then allow contractors to use the
hydrants and the water usage can be billed back.
Moved by Councilmember King, seconded by Councilmember Swanson, that
Motion 17-95, “Approval of Schedule of Bills Paid,” be approved.
Motion adopted unanimously.
Aye: 6 - Mayor Ryan, Councilmember Swanson, Councilmember Clark,
Councilmember King, Councilmember Hovland and Councilmember Jeppson
10.-2 RES 17-045 CITY OF BLAINE EMERGENCY OPERATION PLAN
Councilmember Hovland requested further information from staff on the Emergency
Operation Plan. Interim Police Chief/Safety Services Manager Szykulski described
how the Emergency Operation Plan would be used by the City noting it would
guide staff in the event of a critical incident. He noted this plan would be submitted
to the County and State in order to assist in pulling together resources.
Councilmember Hovland encouraged staff to speak with local non-profit groups
such as the Boy Scouts and Lions in order to get them involved in emergency
situations.
Moved by Councilmember Hovland, seconded by Mayor Ryan, that Resolution
17-045, “City of Blaine Emergency Operation Plan,” be approved.
Motion adopted unanimously.
Aye: 6 - Mayor Ryan, Councilmember Swanson, Councilmember Clark,
Councilmember King, Councilmember Hovland and Councilmember Jeppson
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11. DEVELOPMENT BUSINESS
Item 11.1 Removed by Applicant Prior to Meeting
11.-1 RES 17-101 GRANTING A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT TO ALLOW FOR A 1,200
S.F. ATTACHED GARAGE IN AN R-1 (SINGLE FAMILY) ZONING
DISTRICT. THE GARAGE WILL BE ATTACHED TO A HOME THAT
HAS NOT YET BEEN CONSTRUCTED ON THIS LOT, LOCATED AT
765 100TH COURT NE. CARL RUDNITSKI. (CASE FILE NO.
17-0024/NBL)
Removed Prior to Meeting
11.-2 RES 17-102 GRANTING A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT TO ALLOW FOR THE
CONSTRUCTION OF A 6,500 S.F. MULTI-TENANT RETAIL BUILDING
IN A PBD (PLANNED BUSINESS DISTRICT) AT THE NORTHWEST
CORNER OF 117TH AVENUE AND ULYSSES LANE NE. STONE
CONSTRUCTION. (CASE FILE NO. 17-0023/LSJ)
Planning and Community Development Director Schafer stated Stone Construction
wishes to construct a multi-tenant retail building on one of the commercial lots at the
northwest corner of 117th Avenue and Ulysses Lane. This site is zoned PBD (Planned
District), and this Zoning District requires that each use receive approval of a
conditional use permit. Therefore, the applicant is requesting the approval of a
conditional use permit that would allow for the construction of a 6,500-square foot
multi-tenant retail building.
Planning and Community Development Director Schafer reported the multi-tenant
retail building that is proposed is 6,500 square feet. The occupant of the
3,400-square foot tenant space on the south end of the building will be US Nails,
which is a nail salon. A restaurant is being proposed in the middle 1,200 square foot
tenant space, and there are no tenants known for the remainder of the building. Staff
provided further comment on the proposed request and recommended approval.
Moved by Councilmember King, seconded by Mayor Ryan, that Resolution No.
17-102, “Granting a Conditional Use Permit to Allow for the Construction of a
6,500 S.F. Multi-Tenant Retail Building in a PBD (Planned Business District) at
the Northwest Corner of 117th Avenue and Ulysses Lane NE,” be approved.
Motion adopted unanimously.
Aye: 6 - Mayor Ryan, Councilmember Swanson, Councilmember Clark,
Councilmember King, Councilmember Hovland and Councilmember Jeppson
11.-3 RES 17-103 GRANTING A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT AMENDMENT TO ALLOW
FOR THE EXPANSION OF THE MULTI-TENANT RETAIL BUILDING AT
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11633 ULYSSES STREET NE. THE EXPANSION OF THE BUILDING
WOULD INCLUDE 10,850 SQUARE FEET (TWO TENANT SPACES)
TO THE MARSHALLS/PETCO BUILDING. RYAN COMPANIES US,
INC. (CASE FILE NO. 15-0069/LSJ)
Planning and Community Development Director Schafer stated Ryan Companies is
proposing to build two additional tenant spaces on the 33,500-square foot existing
building. The proposed tenant spaces would be 2,340 square feet and 8,495 square
feet respectively, for a total addition square footage of approximately 10,850 square
feet. The tenants of the addition have not yet been determined.
Planning and Community Development Director Schafer explained Ryan Companies
constructed all site improvements with the first phase of this development so all
parking areas, landscaping and lighting have been constructed on site. Therefore, the
parking on site meets ordinance requirements because this building addition was
always envisioned. Additionally, the landscaping and lighting on site meet City
ordinance requirements as well. The only change to the original approved landscaping
is the relocation of a few trees that need to be relocated because of this addition.
Staff provided further comment regarding the request and recommended approval.
Councilmember Jeppson asked who would be occupying this building. Planning and
Community Development Director Schafer reported this information has not been
shared with staff.
Moved by Councilmember Clark, seconded by Councilmember Jeppson, that
Resolution No. 17-103, “Granting a Conditional Use Permit Amendment to
Allow for the Expansion of the Multi-Tenant Retail Building at 11633 Ulysses
Street NE. The Expansion of the Building would include 10,850 Square Feet
(Two Tenant Spaces) to the Marshall/Petco Building,” be approved.
Motion adopted unanimously.
Aye: 6 - Mayor Ryan, Councilmember Swanson, Councilmember Clark,
Councilmember King, Councilmember Hovland and Councilmember Jeppson
11.-4 RES 17-104 GRANTING A PRELIMINARY PLAT TO SUBDIVIDE 2.93 ACRES INTO
FOUR (4) LOTS AND ONE (1) OUTLOT TO BE KNOWN AS
JOHNSTONS BLAINE ESTATES, LOCATED AT 2959 91ST
AVENUVE NE. STEPHEN AND CINDY JOHNSTON. (CASE FILE NO.
17-0022/SLK)
Planning and Community Development Director Schafer stated the applicant owns two
parcels that are approximately 2.93 acres total. The applicant’s proposal is to
subdivide the parcels into four single-family lots, consistent with the R-1 (Single Family)
zoning district standards. The proposed parcels will exceed the 10,000-square foot lot
size minimum in the R-1 zoning district and will meet the City’s lot depth requirements.
One lot would be created on the east side of a proposed extension of Dunkirk St., Lot
1 would access Dunkirk Street. The existing home will remain on Lot 2 and will
continue to access 91st Avenue NE. Lot 2 will have the potential to be subdivided in
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the future. Lots 3 and 4 will also access 91st Avenue NE. Outlot A is for future
development. He commented on the street improvements that would be required for
the plat.
Planning and Community Development Director Schafer explained the City is
scheduled to install utility improvements on the un-built portion of Dunkirk Street later
in 2017. The City would also like to see the extension and completion of Dunkirk
Street as well which could be scheduled for 2018 either as the result of a petition from
this property owner and the property to the west of Dunkirk or as the result of the
City initiating the project. In either case the costs of that street connection would
need to be assessed to the adjoining properties that benefit.
Planning and Community Development Director Schafer commented the existing lot
paid 1.3 lot unit assessments for 91st Avenue with project 94-06E in 1998. With
platting, connection charges for the lot on Dunkirk Street become due at the City’s
typical rate of $15,428. 91st Avenue was identified as a “spine” street for the
Southeast Area Assessment Policy. A different rate was established for the spine
street lots due to the uniqueness of construction and placement of existing homes.
With platting, connection charges for the two lots on 91st Avenue become due at
the rate of $22,717 each. Future platting could have additional connection charges
due.
Moved by Councilmember Hovland, seconded by Councilmember King, that
Resolution No. 17-104, “Granting a Preliminary Plat to Subdivide 2.93 Acres
into Four (4) Lots and One (1) Outlot to be known as Johnston’s Blaine Estates,
located at 2959 91st Avenue NE,” be approved.
Councilmember Jeppson and Councilmember Swanson requested an
amendment to the motion amending Condition 12 to state the typical rate for
connection charges will be $15,428.
Amended motion adopted unanimously.
Aye: 6 - Mayor Ryan, Councilmember Swanson, Councilmember Clark,
Councilmember King, Councilmember Hovland and Councilmember Jeppson
11.-5 ORD 17-2379 SECOND READING
GRANTING A REZONING FROM FR (FARM RESIDENTIAL) TO R-1AA
(SINGLE FAMILY) AT QUAIL CREEK PARKWAY WEST EXTENSION
AND 132ND AVENUE WEST EXTENSION FOR QUAIL CREEK 10TH
ADDITION. PAUL GAGNON. (CASE FILE NO. 16-0030/LSJ)
Planning and Community Development Director Schafer stated at this time the
applicant is requesting the approval of a preliminary plat for the 10th Addition of
Quail Creek, which contains 96 single family lots and three outlots. This plat will
complete the final stages of the Quail Creek development as this plat will
encompass the vacant land between the Quail Creek development and the
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Wagamon Ranch development. A portion of the plat (approximately 80 acres)
needs to be rezoned to R-1AA (Single Family) from FR (Farm Residential). Some
of the plat was zoned R-1AA from the previous platting activities of the first 9
additions of Quail Creek. To complete this development, the remaining parcel that
is still zoned FR needs to be rezoned to R-1AA to match the zoning of the
remainder of the Quail Creek development.
Councilmember King asked if a road connection would be made to the east after
the completion of this project. Planning and Community Development Director
Schafer reviewed a map of Quail Creek 10th with the Council and noted how the
plat would tie into neighboring developments. He anticipated a connection would
not be made for another four or five years.
Moved by Councilmember King, seconded by Councilmember Jeppson, that
Ordinance No. 17-2379, “Granting a Rezoning from FR (Farm Residential) to
R-1AA (Single Family) at Quail Creek Parkway West Extension and 132nd
Avenue West Extension for Quail Creek 10th Addition,” be approved.
Motion adopted unanimously.
Aye: 6 - Mayor Ryan, Councilmember Swanson, Councilmember Clark,
Councilmember King, Councilmember Hovland and Councilmember Jeppson
11.-6 RES 17-105 GRANTING PRELIMINARY PLAT APPROVAL TO SUBDIVIDE 111
ACRES INTO 96 LOTS AND THREE (3) OUTLOTS TO BE KNOWN AS
QUAIL CREEK 10TH ADDITION. PAUL GAGNON. (CASE FILE NO.
16-0030/LSJ)
Planning and Community Development Director Schafer stated the applicant is
requesting approval of a preliminary plat for the 10th Addition of Quail Creek,
which contains 111 acres, 96 single family lots and three outlots. This plat will
complete the final stages of the Quail Creek development as this plat will
encompass the vacant land between the Quail Creek development and the
Wagamon Ranch development. The lots in the plat all meet the minimum lot size,
lot depth and lot width requirements of the R-1AA (Single-Family) zoning district.
All of the outlots will be used for drainage and utility purposes.
Planning and Community Development Director Schafer reported this plat will
provide an access connection to the east to the development of Wagamon Ranch
through the 132nd Avenue alignment. This connection is an essential element of the
interconnectivity that the City seeks to provide between the neighborhoods in this
area, and this connection has been planned for throughout the first 9 additions of
Quail Creek. Staff noted the development would be completed in phases.
Moved by Councilmember Hovland, seconded by Mayor Ryan, that Resolution
No. 17-105, “Granting Preliminary Plat Approval to Subdivide 111 Acres into 96
Lots and Three (3) Outlots to be known as Quail Creek 10th Addition,” be
approved.
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Motion adopted unanimously.
Aye: 6 - Mayor Ryan, Councilmember Swanson, Councilmember Clark,
Councilmember King, Councilmember Hovland and Councilmember Jeppson
11.-7 RES 17-106 GRANTING A COMPREHENSIVE LAND USE PLAN AMENDMENT
FROM PI/PC (PLANNED INDUSTRIAL/PLANNED COMMERCIAL) TO
HDR (HIGH DENSITY RESIDENTIAL) FOR A SENIOR HOUSING
DEVELOPMENT ON PARCEL 10 OF THE MASTER DEVELOPMENT
PLAN FOR LEXINGTON MEADOWS, LOCATED AT THE
SOUTHWEST QUADRANT OF LEXINGTON AVE NE AND 109TH
AVENUE NE. WELLINGTON MANAGEMENT. (CASE FILE NO.
17-0026/LSJ)
Planning and Community Development Director Schafer stated Wellington
Management is proposing to develop the southwest quadrant of Lexington Avenue
and 109th Avenue. The quadrant is roughly 80 acres in size, is zoned PBD
(Planned Business District), and has a land use of PI/PC (Planned
Industrial/Planned Commercial). The development proposal utilizes approximately
32 acres of the 80-acre site and includes potential general retail/office uses and a
senior housing residential piece. These uses would be supported by the PBD
zoning district. The housing portion of the development, however, is not currently
supported by the PI/PC land use designation. The applicant is requesting to change
the land use for the housing portion of the development to HDR.
Planning and Community Development Director Schafer explained the senior
housing piece, which consists of a four-story apartment building with 189 units, is
being proposed by Dominium, who is a senior housing provider with other
developments in the metro area. Dominium is proposing an income limit of 60% of
the area median income for seniors living in this building, which means that
Dominium is looking to secure financing for the project prior to the start of
construction. In order to secure the financing, Dominium and its lenders need to
have some assurances from the City that this plan will be supported when final plans
have to be drawn up and the appropriate land use applications have to be
submitted.
Planning and Community Development Director Schafer indicated the proposal for
including higher density housing on approximately six (6) acres of this site (shown as
Lot 10) has been presented to the City Council at a workshop meeting to gauge
their interest in this concept. The City Council gave the indication to move forward
with the comprehensive plan amendment and hold a public hearing on the matter.
Obviously, the amendment is needed to add senior housing into the mix of the uses
for this development. In its narrative, Wellington has listed possible scenarios for
uses in the overall development, and senior housing would fit and blend well with
those uses. Finally, housing with an affordability component that increases housing
choices for independent seniors has been established by the City as a need for the
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City and surrounding areas.
Mayor Ryan stated the proposed housing would meet a need in the community
given the growing number of seniors in Blaine.
Councilmember Hovland commented he would not be supporting this request. He
said while he liked the proposed layout of the development he did not feel this was
the proper location for senior housing and wanted to see this entire site remain
retail.
Councilmember King asked if the applicant was proposing to construct assisted
living senior housing. Planning and Community Development Director Schafer
reported the developer was proposing to build independent senior living apartment
units.
Councilmember King questioned where the closest public transit site was. Planning
and Community Development Director Schafer stated he was uncertain but
understood this area did not have a lot of transit opportunities. He noted there was
a park and ride location at 95th Avenue.
Moved by Councilmember Clark, seconded by Councilmember Swanson, that
Resolution No. 17-106, “Granting a Comprehensive Land Use Plan Amendment
from PI/PC (Planned Industrial/Planned Commercial) to HDR (High Density
Residential) for a Senior Housing Development on Parcel 10 of the Master
Development for Lexington Meadows, located at the Southwest Quadrant of
Lexington Avenue NE and 109th Avenue NE,” be approved.
Motion adopted 5-1 (Councilmember Hovland opposed).
Aye: 5 - Mayor Ryan, Councilmember Swanson, Councilmember Clark,
Councilmember King and Councilmember Jeppson
Nay: 1 - Councilmember Hovland
11.-8 RES 17-107 GRANTING MASTER DEVELOPMENT PLAN APPROVAL FOR 32
ACRES ON THE SOUTHWEST QUADRANT OF LEXINGTON
AVENUE AND 109TH AVENUE TO BE CALLED LEXINGTON
MEADOWS. WELLINGTON MANAGEMENT. (CASE FILE NO.
17-0026/LSJ)
Planning and Community Development Director Schafer stated Wellington
Management has submitted a narrative that describes potential uses, site layout,
type and size of structures, exterior materials used on the buildings, roadway and
parking layouts, signage and lighting. The site will have a full movement access off
of 109th Avenue that will serve as one of the main entrances to the development.
A limited access (RI/RO) is also proposed onto Lexington Avenue. Both of these
accesses will need to be approved by Anoka County. The developer will need to
take the lead in this approval process and will have responsibility for completing the
improvements as required by the County.
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Planning and Community Development Director Schafer reported the applicant has
stated that this will be a mostly retail development with a possible large retail user
(potential grocery site) on the northeast corner of the development. There have
been no tenants secured for this site yet, as this Master Development Plan approval
is a step towards providing tenants with a concept design to base their decisions
upon. Almost half of the acreage will be used for drainage and ponding purposes.
The concept plan shows a stormwater pond, lake and a wetland on the southwest
side of the development. Of course, all appropriate agencies will need to be
contacted to obtain proper permits for this development. Staff provided further
comment on the concept level of this project and requested Council approval.
Mayor Ryan believed the proposed senior housing would be a great option for
seniors who wish to age in place while allowing them also to remain Blaine
residents. He wished Wellington Management all the best on their new
development.
Moved by Councilmember Clark, seconded by Mayor Ryan, that Resolution No.
17-107, “Granting Master Development Plan Approval for 32 Acres on the
Southwest Quadrant of Lexington Avenue and 109th Avenue to be called
Lexington Meadows,” be approved.
Motion adopted 5-1 (Councilmember Hovland opposed).
Aye: 5 - Mayor Ryan, Councilmember Swanson, Councilmember Clark,
Councilmember King and Councilmember Jeppson
Nay: 1 - Councilmember Hovland
12. ADMINISTRATION
12.-1 RES 17-108 RESCIND SEASONAL PARKING RESTRICTIONS ON EDISON
STREET, 124TH CIRCLE AND 123RD CIRCLE WEST OF NORTH
MARINA CIRCLE
City Engineer Keely stated on August 4, 2016, the City received a petition from
residents who live on Edison Street, 123rd Circle and 124th Circle, all west of
North Marina Circle. The petition was signed by 82 of the 109 parcels (75%) and
asked the City Council to consider parking restrictions on Edison Street, 123rd
Circle and 124th Circle.
City Engineer Keely explained at their June 15, 2017 Council meeting, the City
Council approved seasonal parking restrictions on all three streets and year-round
parking restrictions on Edison Street adjacent to the two medians west of North
Marina Circle by Resolution No. 17-080. On June 16, 2017, a letter was sent to
each resident informing them of this action and the process to request temporary
parking permits for special events from the Blaine PD.
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City Engineer Keely indicated the City Council heard from several residents that
they did not want to deal with requesting special event permits to allow for
temporary parking and requested that all seasonal parking restrictions be
reconsidered. The City Council directed that the signs not be installed until they had
a chance to discuss the previously approved parking restrictions. A second letter
was sent to all adjacent residents that the Council will be reconsidering the seasonal
parking restrictions at their August 3, 2017 Council meeting. Staff reported the
proposed resolution was prepared if Council decides to rescind all seasonal parking
restrictions on Edison Street, 124th Circle and 123rd Circle. The year-round
parking restrictions adjacent to the two medians on Edison Street west of North
Marina Circle will still be posted with parking restrictions.
Councilmember Clark stated he was not sure if there was Council consensus to
rescind the seasonal parking restrictions.
Todd Evenson, 124th and Edison Street, recommended the no parking signs
remain on the two medians on Edison Street west of North Marina Circle. He did
not believe that the remainder of the neighborhood had to be signed No Parking.
Moved by Councilmember Hovland, seconded by Councilmember Clark, that
Resolution 17-108, “Rescind Seasonal Parking Restrictions on Edison Street,
124th Circle and 123rd Circle West of North Marina Circle,” be approved.
Motion adopted unanimously.
Aye: 6 - Mayor Ryan, Councilmember Swanson, Councilmember Clark,
Councilmember King, Councilmember Hovland and Councilmember Jeppson
Councilmember Clark questioned when the No Parking signs would be posted.
City Engineer Keely anticipated the signs would be put up in the next week or two.
12.-2 RES 17-109 DECLARE COST TO BE ASSESSED, ORDER PREPARATION AND
CALL FOR HEARING ON PROPOSED ASSESSMENT FOR TRUNK
UTILITY IMPROVEMENTS TO SERVE THE NORTH HALF OF THE
NORTHEAST QUARTER OF SECTION 23 AND THE PLAT OF GLENN
MEADOWS, IMPROVEMENT PROJECT NO. 14-14
City Engineer Keely stated Project No. 14-14 includes trunk and lateral sanitary
sewer and trunk and lateral water main, and appurtenant construction. The total
cost of the project is as follows:
Construction Costs $1,016,457.18
Engineering Costs $ 173,598.01
Interest $ 40,592.00
Administration, Assessing, Other $ 95,016.67
Total $1,325,663.86
City Engineer Keely reported the total project cost indicated in the Feasibility
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Report was $1,011,546. Project costs were higher than estimated due to winter
construction caused by delays in the wetland permitting process, wetter than normal
climate, and a tight completion date. The assessment roll has been prepared
consistent with the Feasibility Report. Of the total cost, the amount to be assessed
is $762,062.46. The Public Utility Fund will contribute $50,000 for water main
oversizing. Pooled TIF/EDA Funds will contribute $116,288.50 for platted Austin
Street and $397,312.90 for water main. Any parcels that connect directly to the
water main or the sanitary sewer in the future will pay the typical lateral connection
charge. Staff commented further that Pulte Homes will be paying the assessments
for the lots that have been platted and sold since the preliminary assessment roll
was prepared.
Moved by Councilmember Hovland, seconded by Councilmember Swanson,
that Resolution 17-109 “Declare Cost to be Assessed, Order Preparation and
Call for Hearing on Proposed Assessment for Trunk Utility Improvements to
Serve the North Half of the Northeast Quarter of Section 23 and the Plat of
Glenn Meadows,” be approved.
Motion adopted unanimously.
Aye: 6 - Mayor Ryan, Councilmember Swanson, Councilmember Clark,
Councilmember King, Councilmember Hovland and Councilmember Jeppson
12.-3 RES 17-110 DECLARE COST TO BE ASSESSED, ORDER PREPARATION AND
CALL FOR HEARING ON PROPOSED ASSESSMENT FOR THE
PAVEMENT MANAGEMENT PROGRAM - 2016 STREET
RECONSTRUCTIONS, IMPROVEMENT PROJECT NO. 16-07
City Engineer Keely stated Project No. 16-07 includes spot concrete curb and
gutter replacement, asphalt surface removal and replacement, concrete ribbon curb
(Baltimore Street, 97th Avenue), aggregate base and appurtenant construction. The
estimated total cost of the project is as follows:
Construction Costs $ 926,133.72
Engineering Costs $ 87,869.98
Interest $ 22,623.77
Administration, Assessing, Other $ 63,401.42
Total $1,100,028.89
City Engineer Keely reported the total project cost indicated in the Feasibility
Report was $1,334,205.
The Assessment Roll has been prepared consistent with the Feasibility Report. Of
the total cost, the amount to be assessed is $272,581.85. The Public Utility Fund
will contribute $9,416.62 for sewer work. The developer's escrow for Shade Tree
Court in the amount of $16,974.87 will be applied to the project cost for work
done on 131st Court. Pavement Management Program, PMP, Funds will
contribute $801,055.55.
Moved by Councilmember Hovland, seconded by Mayor Ryan, that Resolution
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17-110, “Declare Cost to be Assessed, Order Preparation and Call for Hearing
on Proposed Assessment for the Pavement Management Program – 2016 Street
Reconstructions,” be approved.
Motion adopted unanimously.
Aye: 6 - Mayor Ryan, Councilmember Swanson, Councilmember Clark,
Councilmember King, Councilmember Hovland and Councilmember Jeppson
12.-4 RES 17-111 DECLARE COST TO BE ASSESSED, ORDER PREPARATION AND
CALL FOR HEARING ON PROPOSED ASSESSMENT FOR
RECONSTRUCTION OF 91ST AVENUE FROM JEFFERSON STREET
TO POLK STREET, IMPROVEMENT PROJECT NO. 15-20
City Engineer Keely stated Project No. 15-20 includes installing concrete curb and
gutter, storm sewer improvements, asphalt surface, traffic control signage,
replacement of existing water main and appurtenant construction. The total cost of
the project is as follows:
Construction Costs $815,612.43
Engineering Costs $107,685.69
Interest $ 21,299.74
Administration, Assessing, Other $ 54,450.38
Total $999,048.24
City Engineer Keely explained the total project cost indicated in the Feasibility
Report was $1,143,450. The Assessment Roll has been prepared consistent with
the Feasibility Report. Of the total cost, the amount to be assessed is $149,815.50.
The Public Utility Fund will contribute $306,343.35 for water and sewer
improvements. Pavement Management Program Fund (PMP) will contribute
$542,889.39.
Moved by Councilmember Swanson, seconded by Councilmember Hovland,
that Resolution 17-111, “Declare Cost to be Assessed, Order Preparation and
Call for Hearing on Proposed Assessment for Reconstruction of 91st Avenue
from Jefferson Street to Polk Street,” be approved.
Motion adopted unanimously.
Aye: 6 - Mayor Ryan, Councilmember Swanson, Councilmember Clark,
Councilmember King, Councilmember Hovland and Councilmember Jeppson
12.-5 RES 17-112 DECLARE ADEQUACY OF PETITION AND ORDER PREPARATION
OF FEASIBILITY REPORT FOR TRUNK SANITARY SEWER
IMPROVEMENTS TO SERVE THE AREA SOUTH OF 113TH
AVENUE, IMPROVEMENT PROJECT NO. 17-09
City Engineer Keely stated petition signatures dated April 20, 2017 thru July 12,
2017 have been submitted to the City requesting trunk sanitary sewer
improvements to serve the area south of 113th Avenue NE. The petition signatures
represent 59% of the area of real property that would benefit from the proposed
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improvements. An open house was held on July 10, 2017 and eight property
owners were in attendance. It is recommended that the City Council receive the
petition and order preparation of a Feasibility Report.
Moved by Mayor Ryan, seconded by Councilmember Hovland, that Resolution
17-112, “Declare Adequacy of Petition and Order Preparation of Feasibility
Report for Trunk Sanitary Sewer Improvements to Serve the Area South of
113th Avenue,” be approved.
Motion adopted unanimously.
Aye: 6 - Mayor Ryan, Councilmember Swanson, Councilmember Clark,
Councilmember King, Councilmember Hovland and Councilmember Jeppson
13. OTHER BUSINESS
City Manager Arneson requested the Council make a motion to cancel the August
10th Workshop meeting.
Moved by Councilmember Jeppson, seconded by Councilmember Swanson, to
cancel the August 10, 2017 City Council Workshop meeting.
Motion adopted unanimously.
Aye: 6 - Mayor Ryan, Councilmember Swanson, Councilmember Clark,
Councilmember King, Councilmember Hovland and Councilmember Jeppson
Councilmember Hovland invited the public to attend the 3M Championship
Tournament occurring in Blaine this weekend.
Informational; no action required.
14. ADJOURNMENT
Moved by Councilmember Jeppson, seconded by Councilmember Hovland, to
adjourn the meeting at 8:42 p.m.
Aye: 6 - Mayor Ryan, Councilmember Swanson, Councilmember Clark,
Councilmember King, Councilmember Hovland and Councilmember Jeppson
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Blaine City Hall
City of Blaine 10801 Town Sq Dr NE
Blaine, MN 55449
Anoka County, Minnesota
Meeting Agenda - Final
City Council
Thursday, August 3, 2017 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 17-28 RECENTLY HELD MEETINGS
Sponsors: Sorensen
Attachments: 07-13-17 Workshop Minutes
07-13-17 Council Minutes
07-20-17 Workshop Minutes
5. AWARDS - PRESENTATIONS - ORGANIZATIONAL BUSINESS - GUESTS
5.-1 SPEAKER CENTENNIAL SCHOOL DISTRICT SUPERINTENDENT DIETZ WILL
17-06 PROVIDE A 2017-2018 SCHOOL YEAR UPDATE
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. 7:30 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 17-95 SCHEDULE OF BILLS PAID
Sponsors: Huss
Attachments: 7/7/17 Bills Paid
7/14/17 Bills Paid
7/21/17 Bills Paid
10.-2 RES CITY OF BLAINE EMERGENCY OPERATION PLAN
17-045
Sponsors: Szykulski
Attachments: City of Blaine EOP 2017.pdf
10.-3 RES RECEIVE PETITION AND ORDER PUBLIC HEARING FOR VACATION
17-099 OF DRAINAGE AND UTILITY EASEMENT AT UNIVERSITY AVENUE
NE AS PLATTED IN MUIR’S NORTHTOWN ADDITION, VACATION
NO. V17-03
Sponsors: Keely
Attachments: Petition.pdf
Location Map.pdf
10.-4 RES EXTEND SEASONAL PARKING RESTRICTIONS ON 121ST AVENUE
17-100 FROM 3RD STREET TO 7TH STREET
Sponsors: Keely
Attachments: Map of 121st Ave & 7th St
Resolution No. 12-080
10.-5 MO 17-96 AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR AND CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO
CONTRACT WITH BRAUN INTERTEC IN A NOT TO EXCEED
AMOUNT OF $61,812 FOR CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS TESTING
SERVICES ON 105TH AVENUE, IMPROVEMENT PROJECT NO.
14-11
Sponsors: Keely
Attachments: Braun Intertec Proposal for IP 14-11
11. DEVELOPMENT BUSINESS
11.-1 RES GRANTING A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT TO ALLOW FOR A 1,200
17-101 S.F. ATTACHED GARAGE IN AN R-1 (SINGLE FAMILY) ZONING
DISTRICT. THE GARAGE WILL BE ATTACHED TO A HOME THAT
HAS NOT YET BEEN CONSTRUCTED ON THIS LOT, LOCATED AT
765 100TH COURT NE. CARL RUDNITSKI. (CASE FILE NO.
17-0024/NBL)
Sponsors: Schafer
Attachments: Carl Rudnitski - Attachments.pdf
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11.-2 RES GRANTING A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT TO ALLOW FOR THE
17-102 CONSTRUCTION OF A 6,500 S.F. MULTI-TENANT RETAIL BUILDING
IN A PBD (PLANNED BUSINESS DISTRICT) AT THE NORTHWEST
CORNER OF 117TH AVENUE AND ULYSSES LANE NE. STONE
CONSTRUCTION. (CASE FILE NO. 17-0023/LSJ)
Sponsors: Schafer
Attachments: US Nail - CC Attachments.pdf
11.-3 RES GRANTING A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT AMENDMENT TO ALLOW
17-103 FOR THE EXPANSION OF THE MULTI-TENANT RETAIL BUILDING
AT 11633 ULYSSES STREET NE. THE EXPANSION OF THE
BUILDING WOULD INCLUDE 10,850 SQUARE FEET (TWO TENANT
SPACES) TO THE MARSHALLS/PETCO BUILDING. RYAN
COMPANIES US, INC. (CASE FILE NO. 15-0069/LSJ)
Sponsors: Schafer
Attachments: Blaine Retail Center - CUP AMEND CC Attachments.pdf
11.-4 RES GRANTING A PRELIMINARY PLAT TO SUBDIVIDE 2.93 ACRES INTO
17-104 FOUR (4) LOTS AND ONE (1) OUTLOT TO BE KNOWN AS
JOHNSTONS BLAINE ESTATES, LOCATED AT 2959 91ST AVENUVE
NE. STEPHEN AND CINDY JOHNSTON. (CASE FILE NO.
17-0022/SLK)
Sponsors: Schafer
Attachments: Johnstons Blaine Estates - Attachments.pdf
11.-5 ORD SECOND READING
17-2379
GRANTING A REZONING FROM FR (FARM RESIDENTIAL) TO R-1AA
(SINGLE FAMILY) AT QUAIL CREEK PARKWAY WEST EXTENSION
AND 132ND AVENUE WEST EXTENSION FOR QUAIL CREEK 10TH
ADDITION. PAUL GAGNON. (CASE FILE NO. 16-0030/LSJ)
Sponsors: Schafer
Attachments: Quail Ck 10th - Attachments.pdf
11.-6 RES GRANTING PRELIMINARY PLAT APPROVAL TO SUBDIVIDE 111
17-105 ACRES INTO 96 LOTS AND THREE (3) OUTLOTS TO BE KNOWN AS
QUAIL CREEK 10TH ADDITION. PAUL GAGNON. (CASE FILE NO.
17-0030/LSJ)
Sponsors: Schafer
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11.-7 RES GRANTING A COMPREHENSIVE LAND USE PLAN AMENDMENT
17-106 FROM PI/PC (PLANNED INDUSTRIAL/PLANNED COMMERCIAL) TO
HDR (HIGH DENSITY RESIDENTIAL) FOR A SENIOR HOUSING
DEVELOPMENT ON PARCEL 10 OF THE MASTER DEVELOPMENT
PLAN FOR LEXINGTON MEADOWS, LOCATED AT THE
SOUTHWEST QUADRANT OF LEXINGTON AVE NE AND 109TH
AVENUE NE. WELLINGTON MANAGEMENT. (CASE FILE NO.
17-0026/LSJ)
Sponsors: Schafer
Attachments: Wellington - CC Attachments.pdf
11.-8 RES GRANTING MASTER DEVELOPMENT PLAN APPROVAL FOR 32
17-107 ACRES ON THE SOUTHWEST QUADRANT OF LEXINGTON
AVENUE AND 109TH AVENUE TO BE CALLED LEXINGTON
MEADOWS. WELLINGTON MANAGEMENT. (CASE FILE NO.
17-0026/LSJ)
Sponsors: Schafer
12. ADMINISTRATION
12.-1 RES RESCIND SEASONAL PARKING RESTRICTIONS ON EDISON
17-108 STREET, 124TH CIRCLE AND 123RD CIRCLE WEST OF NORTH
MARINA CIRCLE
Sponsors: Keely
Attachments: Edison St No Parking 07252017
12.-2 RES DECLARE COST TO BE ASSESSED, ORDER PREPARATION AND
17-109 CALL FOR HEARING ON PROPOSED ASSESSMENT FOR TRUNK
UTILITY IMPROVEMENTS TO SERVE THE NORTH HALF OF THE
NORTHEAST QUARTER OF SECTION 23 AND THE PLAT OF GLENN
MEADOWS, IMPROVEMENT PROJECT NO. 14-14
Sponsors: Keely
Attachments: 14-14 Final Roll.pdf
Assessed Parcels.pdf
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12.-3 RES DECLARE COST TO BE ASSESSED, ORDER PREPARATION AND
17-110 CALL FOR HEARING ON PROPOSED ASSESSMENT FOR THE
PAVEMENT MANAGEMENT PROGRAM - 2016 STREET
RECONSTRUCTIONS, IMPROVEMENT PROJECT NO. 16-07
Sponsors: Keely
Attachments: 16-07FinalAssmtRoll
Project Map.pdf
Location map - Baltimore.pdf
Location map - 97th.pdf
Location map - I35W Service Dr.pdf
Location map - Xylite.pdf
Location map - Ulysses.pdf
12.-4 RES DECLARE COST TO BE ASSESSED, ORDER PREPARATION AND
17-111 CALL FOR HEARING ON PROPOSED ASSESSMENT FOR
RECONSTRUCTION OF 91ST AVENUE FROM JEFFERSON STREET
TO POLK STREET, IMPROVEMENT PROJECT NO. 15-20
Sponsors: Keely
Attachments: 15-20FinalAssmt Roll
Assessment Projects Map 15-20 with school.pdf
12.-5 RES DECLARE ADEQUACY OF PETITION AND ORDER PREPARATION
17-112 OF FEASIBILITY REPORT FOR TRUNK SANITARY SEWER
IMPROVEMENTS TO SERVE THE AREA SOUTH OF 113TH
AVENUE, IMPROVEMENT PROJECT NO. 17-09
Sponsors: Keely
Attachments: Location Map.pdf
Petition with signatures for IP 17-09
13. OTHER BUSINESS
14. ADJOURNMENT
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