City Council
Regular MeetingBlaine, MN · April 6, 2020
Minutes
Blaine City Hall
City of Blaine 10801 Town Sq Dr NE
Blaine MN 55449
Anoka County, Minnesota
Minutes
City Council
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Monday, April 6, 2020 7:30 PM
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, city meetings will now be
held as virtual meetings until further notice.
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 Michelle Wolfe; Community Development
Director Erik Thorvig; City Planner Lori Johnson; Public Works Director Jon
Haukaas; Police Chief/Safety Services Manager Brian Podany; Finance Director
Joe Huss; Public Services Manager/Assistant City Manager Bob Therres; City
Attorney Chris Nelson; City Engineer Dan Schluender; Water Resources Manager
Rebecca Haug; Human Resources Director Cassandra Tabor; Communications
Technician Roark Haver; Communications Manager Ben Hayle; and City Clerk
Catherine Sorensen.
Present: 7 - Mayor Ryan, Councilmember Swanson, Councilmember Hovland,
Councilmember Jeppson, Councilmember Garvais, Councilmember
Robertson and Councilmember Paul
4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
4.-1 RECENTLY HELD MEETINGS
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Attachments: 03-09-20 Workshop Minutes
03-16-20 Workshop Minutes
03-16-20 Council Minutes
Moved by Councilmember Hovland, seconded by Councilmember Robertson,
that the Minutes of Workshop Meeting of March 9, 2020, the Minutes of
Workshop Meeting of March 16, 2020, and the Minutes of the Regular Meeting
of March 16, 2020 be approved.
A roll call vote was taken. Motion adopted. Mayor Ryan abstained on the
March 9, 2020 workshop meeting minutes due to his absence. Councilmember
Jeppson abstained on the March 9, 2020 workshop meeting minutes due to her
absence. Councilmember Swanson abstained on the March 16, 2020 workshop
and regular meeting minutes due to his absence.
Aye: 4 - Councilmember Hovland, Councilmember Garvais, Councilmember
Robertson and Councilmember Paul
Abstain: 3 - Mayor Ryan, Councilmember Swanson and Councilmember Jeppson
5. AWARDS - PRESENTATIONS - ORGANIZATIONAL BUSINESS
None.
6. COMMUNICATIONS
Mayor Ryan thanked the public for their patience and adherence to social
distancing during the COVID-19 pandemic and stated he appreciated staff for
coordinating and responding to this historic event. He encouraged residents to
stand firm and hold onto hope.
Police Chief/Safety Services Manager Podany provided the Council with an update
and stated he was extremely proud of the Emergency Management Team, along
with his entire department. He thanked the community for taking this pandemic in
stride and for following social distancing recommendations.
7. OPEN FORUM
Mayor Ryan opened the Open Forum at 7:39 p.m.
There being no input, Mayor Ryan closed the Open Forum at 7:40 p.m.
8. ADOPTION OF AGENDA
The agenda was adopted as presented.
9. APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA:
Moved by Councilmember Jeppson, seconded by Councilmember Garvais, that
the following be approved: A roll call vote was taken. Motion adopted
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unanimously.
Aye: 7 - Mayor Ryan, Councilmember Swanson, Councilmember Hovland,
Councilmember Jeppson, Councilmember Garvais, Councilmember
Robertson and Councilmember Paul
9.-1 SCHEDULE OF BILLS PAID
Attachments: 03/13/20 Bills Paid - Subset
03/20/20 Bills Paid
03/20/20 Bills Paid - Subset
03/27/20 Bills Paid
03/27/20 Bills Paid - Subset
03/13/20 Bills Paid
Approved
9.-2 APPROVE JOINT POWERS AGREEMENT FOR A
MINNESOTA STATEWIDE PUBLIC WORKS MUTUAL
AID AND EQUIPMENT LOAN
Attachments: LMC Attorney Chris Smith - Mutual Aid Authority
Mutual Aid Fact Sheet
Statewide Public Works Equipment Sharing Agreement Fact Sheet
Statewide Public Works Equipment Sharing Agreement
Statewide Public Works Mutual Aid Agreement
Adopted
9.-3 RECEIVE PETITION AND ORDER PUBLIC HEARING
FOR VACATION OF DRAINAGE AND UTILITY
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EASEMENTS ON OUTLOT E AND OUTLOT G, GLENN
MEADOWS VACATION NO. V20-02
Attachments: Petition
Location Map.pdf
Adopted
9.-4 APPROVE EMERGENCY BACKUP GENERATOR
PURCHASE
Attachments: Cat Generator
Approved
9.-5 APPROVAL OF THE 2020-2021 KENNEL LICENSES
Approved
9.-6 APPROVAL OF 2020-2021 VENDING TRUCK LICENSES
Approved
10. 7:30 P.M. - PUBLIC HEARING AND ITEMS PUBLISHED FOR A CERTAIN TIME
10.-1 APPROVE ON-SALE AND SUNDAY
INTOXICATING LIQUOR LICENSES FOR
UNGSON, INC DBA UMI SUSHI & HIBACHI,
LOCATED AT 10340 BALTIMORE STREET NE
Attachments: Notice of Public Hearing - UMI Sushi & Hibachi
City Clerk Sorensen stated Mike Son and Sean Ung, owners of UMI Sushi &
Hibachi, have submitted an application for an on-sale and Sunday intoxicating liquor
licenses for the facility located at 10340 Baltimore Street NE, formerly Kintaro
Sushi & Hibachi. The applicants have submitted a completed application, license
fee of $6,000, $500 background fee, certificate of insurance for liquor liability and
all required forms and documents. UMI has been operating under a management
agreement with the current liquor license holder during the application process.
Upon approval, Kintaro’s liquor licenses will be inactivated and the Minnesota
Department of Alcohol and Gambling will be notified. It was noted the Police
Department background investigation was completed on Mr. Son and Mr. Ung and
no automatic disqualifiers were identified. The licenses, if approved, would be valid
until June 30, 2020 and eligible for renewal July 1, 2020. All required information
will be submitted to the State upon approval of the license by the Council.
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Mayor Ryan opened the public hearing at 7:44 p.m.
There being no public input, Mayor Ryan closed the public hearing at 7:44 p.m.
Moved by Councilmember Hovland, seconded by Councilmember Paul, that
Motion 20-49, “Approve On-Sale and Sunday Intoxicating Liquor Licenses for
Ungson, Inc. DBA Umi Sushi & Hibachi located at 10340 Baltimore Street NE,”
be approved.
A roll call vote was taken. Motion adopted unanimously.
Aye: 7 - Mayor Ryan, Councilmember Swanson, Councilmember Hovland,
Councilmember Jeppson, Councilmember Garvais, Councilmember
Robertson and Councilmember Paul
11. DEVELOPMENT BUSINESS
11.-1 GRANTING PRELIMINARY PLAT APPROVAL TO
SUBDIVIDE 4.01 ACRES INTO 14 SINGLE FAMILY
LOTS TO BE KNOWN AS HARPERS HAVEN, LOCATED
AT 12750 HARPERS STREET NE. WATERS EDGE
INVESTMENTS (CASE FILE NO. 19-0049/SLK)
Attachments: Attachments
City Planner Johnson stated the North East Area Plan Amendment, approved in
October of 2002, created a land use designation of LDR (Low Density Residential)
for the area included within this plat. The Harpers Street Development Guide Plan
was adopted by the City Council in mid-2005. The preliminary plat proposal
consists of subdividing approximately four acres into a subdivision with a total of 14
dwelling units. This application proposes single-family homes. Park Dedication will
be required as part of the platting. Staff noted the Planning Commission
recommended approval of the request.
Councilmember Paul commented the homes for this development appeared to be
very nice. He asked if the developer had spoken to the adjacent residents
regarding the proposed development. Ms. Johnson explained a public hearing was
held at the Planning Commission meeting in March and adjacent property owners
were notified of the project. She explained staff received no comments or concerns
regarding this development.
Moved by Councilmember Paul, seconded by Councilmember Hovland, that
Resolution No. 20-50, “Granting Preliminary Plat Approval to Subdivide 4.01
Acres into 14 Single Family Lots to be Known as Harpers Haven located at
12750 Harpers Street NE,” be approved.
A roll call vote was taken. Motion adopted unanimously.
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Aye: 7 - Mayor Ryan, Councilmember Swanson, Councilmember Hovland,
Councilmember Jeppson, Councilmember Garvais, Councilmember
Robertson and Councilmember Paul
11.-2 GRANTING A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT TO ALLOW
FOR CONSTRUCTION OF 14 SINGLE FAMILY HOMES
IN A DF (DEVELOPMENT FLEX) ZONING DISTRICT,
LOCATED AT 12750 HARPERS STREET NE. WATERS
EDGE INVESTMENTS (HARPERS HAVEN ) (CASE FILE
NO. 19-0049/SLK)
Ms. Johnson stated the Harpers Haven project requires a Conditional Use Permit
to construct 14 single family homes in a DF (Development Flex) zoning district.
She reported the developer is proposing different housing styles with different
designs, lot sizes and price ranges. It was noted the flexibility provided by the DF
zoning forms the basis of the Harpers Street Development Guide Plan.
Moved by Councilmember Swanson, seconded by Councilmember Paul, that
Resolution No. 20-51, “Granting a Conditional Use Permit to Allow for
Construction of 14 Single Family Homes in a DF (Development Flex) Zoning
District located at 12750 Harpers Street NE,” be approved.
A roll call vote was taken. Motion adopted unanimously.
Aye: 7 - Mayor Ryan, Councilmember Swanson, Councilmember Hovland,
Councilmember Jeppson, Councilmember Garvais, Councilmember
Robertson and Councilmember Paul
11.-3 GRANTING A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT TO
CONSTRUCT A 720 SQUARE FOOT BRICK STORAGE
BUILDING IN A B-2 (COMMUNITY COMMERCIAL)
ZONING DISTRICT, LOCATED AT 10103 UNIVERSITY
AVENUE NE. KING OF GLORY LUTHERAN CHURCH
(CASE FILE NO. 20-0001/EES)
Attachments: Attachments
Ms. Johnson stated King of Glory Lutheran Church is proposing to construct a 720
square foot storage building on the north side of the existing church building. A
conditional use permit is required for multiple buildings on a single lot in the B-2
zoning district, therefore the applicant is requesting a conditional use permit. The
church previously owned a lot on the south side of 101st and stored items on this
property where a childcare center operated. However, the church has sold this
property and was in need of additional storage space. Staff reviewed the location of
the proposed shed along with elevations of the building and recommended
approval.
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Mayor Ryan commented he supported the proposed shed stating it would be a nice
addition to the property.
Councilmember Paul asked if this property would be impacted by the proposed
zoning code changes. Ms. Johnson explained this property would not be impacted
by the proposed changes.
Moved by Mayor Ryan, seconded by Councilmember Jeppson, that Resolution
No. 20-52, “Granting a Conditional Use Permit to Construct a 720 Square Foot
Brick Storage Building in a B-2 (Community Commercial) Zoning District
located at 10103 University Avenue NE,” be approved.
A roll call vote was taken. Motion adopted unanimously.
Aye: 7 - Mayor Ryan, Councilmember Swanson, Councilmember Hovland,
Councilmember Jeppson, Councilmember Garvais, Councilmember
Robertson and Councilmember Paul
11.-4 GRANTING FINAL PLAT APPROVEL TO RE-PLAT FIVE
VACANT PARCELS INTO ONE PARCEL AND ONE
OUTLOT, LOCATED AT 11155 ULYSSES STREET NE.
BLAINE ULYSSES LLC (ULYSSES STREET OFFICE
BUILDING) (CASE FILE NO. 19-0053/LSJ)
Attachments: Final Plat
Ms. Johnson stated Blaine Ulysses LLC is proposing to replat five existing parcels
into one lot, and construct a two story office building on the new lot. The names of
the tenant or tenants are not yet known. The property is zoned B-2 (Community
Commercial) and the office use is a permitted use. The proposed final plat includes
one lot and one outlot. Lot 1 includes several existing parcels adjacent to Highway
65 and east of Ulysses Street, and this is where the office building will be located.
This lot is 5.35 acres in size.
Moved by Councilmember Swanson, seconded by Councilmember Hovland,
that Resolution No. 20-53, “Granting Final Plat Approval to Re-Plat Five Vacant
Parcels into One Parcel and One Outlot located at 11155 Ulysses Street NE,” be
approved.
A roll call vote was taken. Motion adopted unanimously.
Aye: 7 - Mayor Ryan, Councilmember Swanson, Councilmember Hovland,
Councilmember Jeppson, Councilmember Garvais, Councilmember
Robertson and Councilmember Paul
12. ADMINISTRATION
12.-1 AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A LEASE
AMENDMENT RELATING TO THE FOGERTY ARENA
“ICE HOUSE” PROJECT
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Attachments: Blaine_Fogerty_2020_LEASE_AMENDMENT_#3
Finance Director Huss stated at the March 16, 2020 Council meeting, the City
Council approved an amendment to the Real Property Lease with Fogerty Arena,
extending the lease term to January 1, 2055. Upon further review of the lease, the
parties are requesting additional language be added regarding access to parking on
the City-owned property adjacent to the property being leased by Fogerty. The
agreement would add that Fogerty has a non-exclusive right to use the City-owned
parking lots that are adjacent to the leased property. Existing surveys of the
property are unclear as to the boundaries included in the lease. It is possible that all
or a portion of one or more of the arena parking lots might not be included within
the boundaries of the leased property. Adding the proposed language to include
property “adjacent to” the leased property remedies that situation.
Mayor Ryan stated he would like the parking directly adjacent to the west shelter
be available for those renting this shelter. Mr. Huss commented the City could
control the parking in this area.
Moved by Councilmember Hovland, seconded by Councilmember Paul, that
Resolution 20-54, “Authorizing the Execution of a Lease Amendment Relating
to the Fogerty Arena “Ice House” Project,” be approved.
A roll call vote was taken. Motion adopted unanimously.
Aye: 7 - Mayor Ryan, Councilmember Swanson, Councilmember Hovland,
Councilmember Jeppson, Councilmember Garvais, Councilmember
Robertson and Councilmember Paul
12.-2 MAIN STREET WETLAND MITIGATION BANK
(PIONEER PARK) PROSPECTUS DOCUMENT
SUBMITTAL
Attachments: Location Map
Water Resources Manager Haug stated at the August 2, 2018 City Council
meeting, staff brought forward the opportunity to create a 69.0 acre wetland
mitigation bank within 43.6 acres of Pioneer Park combined with 25.4 acres of a
privately owned parcel, outlot (Outlot A of Radisson Woods on Main). Since that
meeting, City staff and their consultant, Critical Connections Ecological Services,
Inc. (CCES) have made significant progress in the multi-step wetland mitigation
banking application process, which is overseen by the Minnesota Board of Water
and Soil Resources (BWSR) as well as the United States Army Corps of Engineers
(USACE).
Ms. Haug reported the wetland mitigation banking project application process
includes three main steps: 1) Draft Prospectus, 2) Prospectus, and 3) Wetland
Banking Plan and Mitigation Banking Instrument. As directed by Council, the Draft
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Prospectus document was submitted for review by the agencies on August 30,
2018. Comments were received from October thru December of 2019. Agency
comments provided at that time were positive and in support of the potential 69.0
acre wetland mitigation banking project. Staff commented further on the feasibility
of the project and noted the NRCB recommended the City Council support the
Pioneer Park Prospectus Document submittal. It was noted the submittal deadline
was May 21, 2020.
Mayor Ryan indicated this property was heavily used by walkers. He encouraged
the City to take its time with this project and that the trees not be taken down too
hastily.
Councilmember Hovland commented on the large amount of trees along the eastern
boundary of the wetland. He suggested the boundary of the wetland be
reconsidered in order to save these trees. Ms. Haug reported the boundaries for
the wetland could be reconsidered. She noted the large oaks would not be cut
down, but rather the invasive tree species and buckthorn would be removed.
Councilmember Hovland questioned where the frisbee golf course was located.
Ms. Haug indicated this amenity was located in Lochness Park.
Councilmember Garvais recommended the City Council receive public input on this
project. He understood the residents enjoyed the trees in this area of the City.
Mayor Ryan asked what the next step would be for the City. Ms. Haug stated staff
would be moving forward with the prospectus and staff would be adjusting the
boundaries to preserve trees given the feedback received from the City Council.
Moved by Mayor Ryan, seconded by Councilmember Hovland, that Motion
20-50, “Main Street Wetland Mitigation Bank (Pioneer Park) Prospectus
Document Submittal,” be approved.
A roll call vote was taken. Motion adopted unanimously.
Aye: 7 - Mayor Ryan, Councilmember Swanson, Councilmember Hovland,
Councilmember Jeppson, Councilmember Garvais, Councilmember
Robertson and Councilmember Paul
12.-3 ACCEPT BID FROM VALLEY PAVING, INC. IN THE
AMOUNT OF $1,869,745.00 FOR THE 105TH AVENUE
RECONSTRUCTION AND 115TH AVENUE AREA
PAVEMENT REHABILITATION, IMPROVEMENT
PROJECT NO. 18-17
Attachments: 2020 Location Map
City Engineer Schluender stated bids were received for the 105th Avenue
Reconstruction and 115th Avenue Area Pavement Rehabilitation. This project is for
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the remaining streets identified in the Jefferson Street Area Reconstructions project.
A total of seven bids were received ranging from $1,869,745.00 to
$2,273,489.32. Bids have been checked and tabulated, and it has been
determined that Valley Paving, Inc. of Shakopee, Minnesota is the lowest bidder.
The Engineering Department has worked with Valley Paving, Inc. on previous
contracts. Staff recommends the low bid be accepted and a contract be entered
into with Valley Paving, Inc. City Council is also asked to approve a 10%
contingency to bring the total project budget to $2,056,720.00. The funding
sources for this project are assessments, Public Utility funds and the City Pavement
Management Program fund, and there are sufficient funds to cover these costs.
Moved by Councilmember Robertson, seconded by Councilmember Swanson,
that Resolution 20-55, “Accept Bid from Valley Paving, Inc. in the Amount of
$1,869,745 for the 105th Avenue Reconstruction and 115th Avenue Area
Pavement Rehabilitation,” be approved.
A roll call vote was taken. Motion adopted unanimously.
Aye: 7 - Mayor Ryan, Councilmember Swanson, Councilmember Hovland,
Councilmember Jeppson, Councilmember Garvais, Councilmember
Robertson and Councilmember Paul
12.-4 APPROVE ACCESS CONTROL INSTALLATION
CONTRACT FOR UTILITY SITES
Attachments: Lift Station Access Control Addition PTDQ22023-02
Water Tower Access Control Addition PTDQ22028-01
Water Treatment Plant Access Control Addition PTDQ22025(1)
Well House Access Control Addition PTDQ22026-01
Public Works Director Haukaas stated utility improvement projects have
progressed to the point where the City is prepared to replace outdated security
systems. These improvements have been planned and coordinated over the past
several years as the City worked on the individual components of the system. The
system has maintained its basic functionality so we have not been at risk through this
process. It is critical that we replace these systems as the next phase to address the
deficiencies identified in our water system that led to the water outages in 2017.
Mr. Haukaas explained the City will utilize existing security vendor Pro-Tec Design
for this work making this an approved 'sole-source' selection of professional
services. The work includes installation of card readers at selected doors,
replacement of door hardware as necessary, design, programming, and all
equipment involved. A summary of the sites and costs include: Water Treatment
Plants 1-3 Access Control
$75,764.03, Water Towers 1-4 Access Control $20,787.56, Wellhouse Access
Control (10 sites) $116,372.64, and Lift Station Access Control (17 sites)
$72,356.16. It was noted funding was appropriated and is available in the Water
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and Sewer Funds for this work under the overall improvement projects for each
component.
Mayor Ryan stated these were key improvements as the City needed to protect its
water system.
Councilmember Robertson questioned if the City needed to make these
improvements at this time. Mr. Haukaas reported this was the case noting the
improvements should have been made years ago because the City was having
difficulty finding replacement parts.
Councilmember Paul asked how the City was addressing the excluded items within
this project. Mr. Haukaas explained some of these items were already taken care
of under other contracts and through IT work.
Moved by Councilmember Paul, seconded by Councilmember Swanson, that
Motion 20-51, “Approve Access Control Installation Contract for Utility Sites,” be
approved.
A roll call vote was taken. Motion adopted unanimously.
Aye: 7 - Mayor Ryan, Councilmember Swanson, Councilmember Hovland,
Councilmember Jeppson, Councilmember Garvais, Councilmember
Robertson and Councilmember Paul
12.-5 EXTENDING THE PERIOD OF A COUNCIL-DECLARED
LOCAL EMERGENCY FOR A UTILITY BREAK AT 35W
SERVICE DRIVE AND 93RD AVENUE
Attachments: Staff Memo
Declaration
Mr. Haukaas stated staff is requesting the Declaration of a State of Local
Emergency be extended for the January 25 utility break on 35W Service Drive at
93rd Avenue NE. Per Article II, Sec. 30-35 of the Blaine Code of Ordinances,
any declaration of an emergency in excess of three days must receive the consent of
the City Council. The City Council declared this to constitute a local emergency at
their meeting of February 2, 2020 and granted an extension on March 2. At their
meeting of March 3, 2020, the City Council granted an extension of the local
emergency declaration to April 7, 2020. Work continues and it is necessary to
extend the declaration for several more weeks.
Mayor Ryan commented on the progress the City has made on this utility break and
how deep the City has had to dig to repair this line.
Moved by Councilmember Swanson, seconded by Councilmember Jeppson,
that Resolution 20-56, “Extending the Period of a Council-Declared Local
Emergency for a Utility Break at 35W Service Drive and 93rd Avenue,” be
approved.
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A roll call vote was taken. Motion adopted unanimously.
Aye: 7 - Mayor Ryan, Councilmember Swanson, Councilmember Hovland,
Councilmember Jeppson, Councilmember Garvais, Councilmember
Robertson and Councilmember Paul
12.-6 EXTENDING THE PERIOD OF A MAYOR-DECLARED
LOCAL EMERGENCY IN RESPONSE TO THE COVID-19
PANDEMIC
Attachments: Declaration of Local Emergency - COVID-19
City Manager Wolfe stated staff is requesting the extension of the declaration of a
state of local emergency declared by the Council on March 16, 2020, in response
to the COVID-19 pandemic and the resulting peacetime state of emergency
declared by Governor Walz. Per Sec. 30-36 - Emergency regulations declarations
expire at the end of 30 days after its effective date. As the current declaration will
expire April 16 staff is recommending extension of the declaration until May 6 with
the intent this item will be included on the May 4 agenda for consideration prior to
its expiration again.
Moved by Councilmember Hovland, seconded by Councilmember Paul, that
Resolution 20-57, “Extending the Period of a Mayor-Declared Local Emergency
in Response to the COVID-19 Pandemic,” be approved.
A roll call vote was taken. Motion adopted unanimously.
Aye: 7 - Mayor Ryan, Councilmember Swanson, Councilmember Hovland,
Councilmember Jeppson, Councilmember Garvais, Councilmember
Robertson and Councilmember Paul
12.-7 ADOPT THE FAMILIES FIRST CORONAVIRUS LEAVE
ACT
Attachments: COVID Federal Leave Policy
COVID Federal Leave Poster
Human Resources Director Tabor stated the Families First Coronavirus Response
Act (FFCRA or Act) requires certain employers to provide employees with paid
sick leave or expanded family and medical leave for specified reasons related to
COVID-19. Staff commented further on the proposed policy and recommended
approval.
Mayor Ryan stated all organizations were stepping up to help employees get
through this crisis.
Moved by Councilmember Jeppson, seconded by Councilmember Robertson,
that Motion 20-52, “Adopt the Families First Coronavirus Leave Act,” be
approved.
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A roll call vote was taken. Motion adopted unanimously.
Aye: 7 - Mayor Ryan, Councilmember Swanson, Councilmember Hovland,
Councilmember Jeppson, Councilmember Garvais, Councilmember
Robertson and Councilmember Paul
13. OTHER BUSINESS
Moved by Councilmember Swanson, seconded by Councilmember Paul, to move
into closed session pursuant to State Statute Section 13D.03 to discuss Public
Works IUOE Local 49 labor negotiations with the location of the meeting to be the
Zoom platform pursuant to Section 13D.021 per the City’s local emergency
declaration.
A roll call vote was taken. Motion adopted unanimously.
14. ADJOURNMENT
Moved by Councilmember Hovland, seconded by Councilmember Paul, to
adjourn the meeting at 8:42 p.m. to the closed session.
Aye: 7 - Mayor Ryan, Councilmember Swanson, Councilmember Hovland,
Councilmember Jeppson, Councilmember Garvais, Councilmember
Robertson and Councilmember Paul
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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
Public comment options prior to the meeting must be received
by noon on Monday, April 6. Email comments to:
PublicComment@BlaineMN.gov or phone 763-717-2782.
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Monday, April 6, 2020 7:30 PM Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, city meetings
will now be held as virtual meetings until
further notice.
1. CALL TO ORDER BY THE MAYOR
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
3. ROLL CALL
4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
4.-1 MIN 20-15 RECENTLY HELD MEETINGS
Sponsors: Sorensen
Attachments: 03-09-20 Workshop Minutes
03-16-20 Workshop Minutes
03-16-20 Council Minutes
5. AWARDS - PRESENTATIONS - ORGANIZATIONAL BUSINESS
6. COMMUNICATIONS
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7. OPEN FORUM
Open Forum is an opportunity for the public to present an issue or concern to City
Council that is not on the current agenda. If your issue or concern is on the current
agenda, please wait for that agenda item to be invited to speak. 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. 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.
9.-1 MO 20-45 SCHEDULE OF BILLS PAID
Sponsors: Huss
Attachments: 03/13/20 Bills Paid - Subset
03/20/20 Bills Paid
03/20/20 Bills Paid - Subset
03/27/20 Bills Paid
03/27/20 Bills Paid - Subset
03/13/20 Bills Paid
9.-2 RES 20-48 APPROVE JOINT POWERS AGREEMENT FOR A MINNESOTA
STATEWIDE PUBLIC WORKS MUTUAL AID AND EQUIPMENT LOAN
Sponsors: Schluender
Attachments: LMC Attorney Chris Smith - Mutual Aid Authority
Mutual Aid Fact Sheet
Statewide Public Works Equipment Sharing Agreement Fact Sheet
Statewide Public Works Equipment Sharing Agreement
Statewide Public Works Mutual Aid Agreement
9.-3 RES 20-49 RECEIVE PETITION AND ORDER PUBLIC HEARING FOR VACATION
OF DRAINAGE AND UTILITY EASEMENTS ON OUTLOT E AND
OUTLOT G, GLENN MEADOWS VACATION NO. V20-02
Sponsors: Schluender
Attachments: Petition
Location Map.pdf
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9.-4 MO 20-46 APPROVE EMERGENCY BACKUP GENERATOR PURCHASE
Sponsors: Haukaas
Attachments: Cat Generator
9.-5 MO 20-47 APPROVAL OF THE 2020-2021 KENNEL LICENSES
Sponsors: Sorensen
9.-6 MO 20-48 APPROVAL OF 2020-2021 VENDING TRUCK LICENSES
Sponsors: Sorensen
10. 7:30 P.M. - PUBLIC HEARING AND ITEMS PUBLISHED FOR A CERTAIN TIME
10.-1 MO 20-49 APPROVE ON-SALE AND SUNDAY INTOXICATING LIQUOR LICENSES
FOR UNGSON, INC DBA UMI SUSHI & HIBACHI, LOCATED AT 10340
BALTIMORE STREET NE
Sponsors: Sorensen
Attachments: Notice of Public Hearing - UMI Sushi & Hibachi
11. DEVELOPMENT BUSINESS
11.-1 RES 20-50 GRANTING PRELIMINARY PLAT APPROVAL TO SUBDIVIDE 4.01
ACRES INTO 14 SINGLE FAMILY LOTS TO BE KNOWN AS HARPERS
HAVEN, LOCATED AT 12750 HARPERS STREET NE. WATERS EDGE
INVESTMENTS (CASE FILE NO. 19-0049/SLK)
Sponsors: Johnson
Attachments: Attachments
11.-2 RES 20-51 GRANTING A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT TO ALLOW FOR
CONSTRUCTION OF 14 SINGLE FAMILY HOMES IN A DF
(DEVELOPMENT FLEX) ZONING DISTRICT, LOCATED AT 12750
HARPERS STREET NE. WATERS EDGE INVESTMENTS (HARPERS
HAVEN ) (CASE FILE NO. 19-0049/SLK)
Sponsors: Johnson
11.-3 RES 20-52 GRANTING A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT TO CONSTRUCT A 720
SQUARE FOOT BRICK STORAGE BUILDING IN A B-2 (COMMUNITY
COMMERCIAL) ZONING DISTRICT, LOCATED AT 10103 UNIVERSITY
AVENUE NE. KING OF GLORY LUTHERAN CHURCH (CASE FILE NO.
20-0001/EES)
Sponsors: Johnson
Attachments: Attachments
City of Blaine Page 3 Printed on 4/3/2020
City Council Meeting Agenda - Final April 6, 2020
11.-4 RES 20-53 GRANTING FINAL PLAT APPROVEL TO RE-PLAT FIVE VACANT
PARCELS INTO ONE PARCEL AND ONE OUTLOT, LOCATED AT
11155 ULYSSES STREET NE. BLAINE ULYSSES LLC (ULYSSES
STREET OFFICE BUILDING) (CASE FILE NO. 19-0053/LSJ)
Sponsors: Johnson
Attachments: Final Plat
12. ADMINISTRATION
12.-1 RES 20-54 AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A LEASE AMENDMENT
RELATING TO THE FOGERTY ARENA “ICE HOUSE” PROJECT
Sponsors: Huss
Attachments: Blaine_Fogerty_2020_LEASE_AMENDMENT_#3
12.-2 MO 20-50 MAIN STREET WETLAND MITIGATION BANK (PIONEER PARK)
PROSPECTUS DOCUMENT SUBMITTAL
Sponsors: Schluender
Attachments: Location Map
12.-3 RES 20-55 ACCEPT BID FROM VALLEY PAVING, INC. IN THE AMOUNT OF
$1,869,745.00 FOR THE 105TH AVENUE RECONSTRUCTION AND
115TH AVENUE AREA PAVEMENT REHABILITATION, IMPROVEMENT
PROJECT NO. 18-17
Sponsors: Schluender
Attachments: 2020 Location Map
12.-4 MO 20-51 APPROVE ACCESS CONTROL INSTALLATION CONTRACT FOR
UTILITY SITES
Sponsors: Haukaas
Attachments: Lift Station Access Control Addition PTDQ22023-02
Water Tower Access Control Addition PTDQ22028-01
Water Treatment Plant Access Control Addition PTDQ22025(1)
Well House Access Control Addition PTDQ22026-01
12.-5 RES 20-56 EXTENDING THE PERIOD OF A COUNCIL-DECLARED LOCAL
EMERGENCY FOR A UTILITY BREAK AT 35W SERVICE DRIVE AND
93RD AVENUE
Sponsors: Haukaas
Attachments: Staff Memo
Declaration
City of Blaine Page 4 Printed on 4/3/2020
City Council Meeting Agenda - Final April 6, 2020
12.-6 RES 20-57 EXTENDING THE PERIOD OF A MAYOR-DECLARED LOCAL
EMERGENCY IN RESPONSE TO THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC
Sponsors: Wolfe
Attachments: Declaration of Local Emergency - COVID-19
12.-7 MO 20-52 ADOPT THE FAMILIES FIRST CORONAVIRUS LEAVE ACT
Sponsors: Wolfe
Attachments: COVID Federal Leave Policy
COVID Federal Leave Poster
13. OTHER BUSINESS
14. ADJOURNMENT
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